Catching You: A Dad and Daughter's Dive into Softball

18 | Where Do Humility, Hunger, and Intelligence Fit in the World?


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Summary
In this conversation, Rusty and Lacie Ham discuss Lacie's experience in college softball and the challenges she faces. They talk about the demands of college softball and the transition from high school to college. Lacie also opens up about dealing with fear and PTSD after being hit by a ball. They then discuss the importance of being humble, hungry, and smart in the game of softball. Lacie shares her insights on being a hungry player and the balance between being serious and having fun. Finally, they emphasize the importance of being smart on and off the field, using good judgment and having common sense.

Takeaways
- College softball can be demanding and all-consuming, with little time for breaks or relaxation.
- Dealing with fear and PTSD after a traumatic experience can be challenging for athletes.
- Being humble, hungry, and smart are important qualities for success in softball.
- Being hungry means being self-motivated, diligent, and always striving to improve.
- Being smart involves using good judgment, being aware of the impact of words and actions, and having common sense.

A couple of years ago, as a family, we created family core values.  One of them is, "We face challenges with optimism while displaying a growth mindset."  We wanted to tell our story so others, who relate, can navigate through these challenges better.  Contributing to our Podcast will show we're on the right track and we're making a difference to those who have similar stories.  Buy Us A Coffee  

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