Nat BallenbergNov 17, 2020Principles 1.4aDon't waste time wishing, and always optimize for the good of the whole.
Nat BallenbergNov 12, 2020Principles 1.4Understanding how the human brain has evolved allows us to better appreciate how we view and react to the world.
Nat BallenbergNov 10, 2020Principles 1.3It might be tough to admit, but owning up to reality is necessary if progress is the goal.
Nat BallenbergNov 7, 2020Principles 1.2Without knowing where you're starting, it's impossible to know what you need to do to get where you're trying to go
Nat BallenbergNov 5, 2020Principles 1.1aBefore we can hope to achieve a successful life, we first must figure out what that means to us.
Nat BallenbergNov 3, 2020PrinciplesI'm going to start back at the beginning and try to relate each Principle to baseball, training, or something else I'm passionate about.
Nat BallenbergSep 15, 2020The Shelf Life Of FactsOur understanding of the world grows by both adding and subtracting knowledge. As our understanding grows, so do the questions we must ask.
Nat BallenbergAug 8, 2020A Week In The WoodsWhen our lives fall out of balance, each of us needs a way to reset. A CTRL ALT DEL if you will.
Nat BallenbergApr 15, 2020Best Things I've Seen So Far In The 20'sWith everyone stuck at home, what better time than now to dig into the best things I've seen so far in 2020.
Nat BallenbergMar 16, 2020Mini Blog 4: An Optimist's ViewAs an optimist I see this as a huge opportunity to move the world forward and bring us all closer together.
Nat BallenbergFeb 11, 2020Mini Blog 2: Continual GrowthThe greatest ability is the ability to improve, and the most valuable asset is an open, curious mind.
Nat BallenbergJan 30, 2020A Decade in ReviewI believe in moving fast and breaking things. But I also believe that slowly building a strong foundation is imperative.
Nat BallenbergDec 25, 2019What I Learned From Strongman and Marathon TrainingWhile specific training is vital, there are always underlying abilities that lay the foundation for a skill.
Nat BallenbergSep 1, 2019Balance: Part 2 - LearningReal learning comes from an active process of thinking about newly acquired information, letting it swill around in the mind, and then testi
Nat BallenbergAug 14, 2019Mind ShapingAs of today - August 14, 2019 - pitching development is way ahead of hitting development. And in many ways, that makes sense. Pitchers...
Nat BallenbergMay 17, 2019Nutrition For PlayersThe one area in which I think players are consistently lacking is nutrition.
Nat BallenbergJan 1, 2019Lessons From The Year 2018I like to take the final few days of each year to reflect on the past 12 months. I take a look at the life data I’ve collected - weird...
Nat BallenbergDec 31, 2018Best Things I've Seen 12/31/18 (Personal Growth Edition)This is a great time of year to reflect on the Earth's most recent trip around the sun and how we spent our time during the voyage. I...