The Courage to Fail, the Will to Keep Going

In this episode of The Daily Coach newsletter in audio form, we turn to Derek Jeter — a captain, five-time World Series champion, Hall of Famer, and cultural icon — to revisit his wisdom on failure and resilience.

Drawing from his 2025 commencement address at the University of Michigan, Jeter reminds us that greatness isn’t just built on championships or highlight reels. It’s forged through professionalism, poise under pressure, and the courage to fail boldly.

These aren’t just lessons for baseball. They are universal principles for leaders, coaches, and high performers everywhere: to embrace failure as essential, surround ourselves with the right people, and keep moving forward when challenges hit hardest.

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