Jett Rosenstein

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Dr. Hertz
September 7th, 2021

Michael Schumacher, a former Formula One driver once said that “once something is a

passion, the motivation is there.” Not everyone’s passion is the same. It is all about what you

love to do and how you channel what you love in your life’s work. Having a passion for

something doesn’t directly correlate to being successful in the real world. It is just one piece of

the puzzle. To be successful, you must take that passion and combine it with a strong work ethic

and constant grit, and you can achieve anything.

I have developed a passion for many different activities, but there is one that stands out above

them all. Baseball. My love for the game started at a very young age and it remains true to this

day. Having a passion for the game was just the tip of the iceberg. To carve out a successful

career, it requires hard work, dedication, and patience. A big emphasis on patience. Baseball

players fail more times than not and accepting failure is sometimes the hardest thing to do. Brian

Rowe, CEO of Perceivant says that “to better promote patience, make sure to establish realistic

expectations to help avoid dejection when slower-than-expected growth potentially occurs.” That

is true in life and even more so within the game of baseball. An 0-4 outing with 4 strikeouts

during a game is no fun and can take a toll on you mentally, especially if those struggles

continue. It is important to hold your head up high and forget about the bad results. The results

may not be there right away, but you need to be patient and trust the process. Hard work and

dedication will then bring out success.

For me, I have had my fair share of struggles throughout my time playing the game of baseball.

However, through all those struggles, there will always be light at the end of the tunnel if you

remain diligent. I have learned the hard way that there may not always be immediate results no

matter how much work is put in. However, what keeps someone like me from giving up when
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that is the case? Passion. Eyal Lifshitz says that “when you do what you love, it doesn’t feel like

work.” Many people echo that same sentiment. While many people on the outside looking in

may view spending many hours at the batting cages or on the baseball field as tedious work, I

have a different perspective because playing baseball is what I love to do. It never feels like a job

nor tedious work. I have embraced taking up large parts of my day to improve my craft. Some

days are better than others, but it is important to remember that while you may not see much

improvement if any at first, the long hours spent honing your skills will make all the difference

in the long term. I have seen it first-hand throughout my baseball career. I went from never being

a full-time starter on my high school’s varsity baseball team to walking on to The University of

Tampa’s JV Baseball team. Long-hardworking hours do find a way to pay off in the end!

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and it seems as if my baseball career may

be in its final stages. So, how can I channel this passion I have and make a career out of it? The

easy answer would be to add value to any existing professional or semi-professional baseball

organization. However, as an aspiring entrepreneur, I feel there is a better way to showcase my

skills. Mike Michalowicz sums up turning your passion into a business. “Just because what you

are doing makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside doesn’t mean it will always pay the bills at

the end of the day.” Having a passion for something is a great start for a business concept, but it

is only the beginning. How can I turn my passion for the game of baseball into a career where I

make some money? Aside from playing the game of baseball, I have also had the privilege to be

a coach and a scout. No doubt, that is not a unique skill set as is. However, my extensive

knowledge of the world of statistics would be able to set me apart from others. My idea would be

to set forth a company that combines all these attributes into one. Two service aspects. One
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through instruction and training. One through player evaluation and performance. All

analytically driven. The goal would be to come up with proprietary formulas that can not only

seek out ways to improve the fundamentals of a player but find ways to better understand how to

get players to the next level. An idea is just the start but having a passion can sustain the drive to

put that idea into motion. No doubt, there will be obstacles along the way, but having a clear

focus and plan in mind can help to channel that passion and turn it into a prosperous future.