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Don't Judge Them Too Harshly... Or Quickly

Sep 8, 2020

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This podcast explores the story of a young ballplayer who was judged harshly based on one mistake, highlighting the importance of not writing people off too quickly. It encourages listeners to be more forgiving and open-minded when evaluating talent.

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Don't judge someone based on one mistake or first impression, as they may have great potential.

Give kids the benefit of the doubt and expect great things from them, providing support and opportunities for their success.

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Do not judge too harshly or quickly

In a story about a young ballplayer named Lewis Garrick, it is highlighted how easy it is to write someone off based on one mistake or first impression. Despite showing promise during a tryout for the Giants, Garrick's missed catch at first base led to him being judged negatively and ultimately missing out on a career of great success. This serves as a reminder to not jump to conclusions and be patient when evaluating someone's abilities, even our own children.

Don't Judge Them Too Harshly or Quickly

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"In the spring of 1921, a young ballplayer named Louis Gehrig had a tryout for the great John McGraw at the Polo Grounds. McGraw was the manager of the New York Giants and one of the greatest evaluators of talent in the history of the game.

It was a good tryout. Gehrig hit a few deep balls. He was lively and quick. He was already showing off his almost inhumanely large lower body, which was so key to power at the plate. But then Gehrig headed to first base… where he promptly let an easy ball go through his feet. According to biographers, the tryout ended almost immediately. McGraw had seen all he needed to see."

There's a lesson to be learned from this, one that Ryan explains in today's Daily Dad Podcast.

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