“Hitting a home run” is a common phrase which leverages a sports term and has come to indicate success.  For example, following a successful presentation, others might compliment you on your home run.

Taking the sports analogy to a higher level, consider hitting a home run requires a bat (that is a powerful tool) and rules (without them how would you know a home run has been hit).

Using Your Bat

Treading lightly, I don’t mean to imply you need to weld a big stick to achieve a home run, however, using the tools available to you, within the rules you are constrained by, is an important consideration to success.

Home runs don’t happen magically, preparation, training, selecting the best tool (the type of bat) are all key considerations.  Also, as baseball players well know, even if you do everything right there is an element of chance.

That is, no matter what be prepared not to hit a homer every time. However, like the great players you can hit a high percentage of home runs with the right preparation, attitude, and training.

Aspiration

Not to be underplayed by the need for a bat and adherence to the rules hitting home runs requires dedication, passion and desire.  Without ambition, it is unlikely you will have a high percentage of break-away hits.

Consider your approach when seeking to send the ball far into the outfield.  Your skill attitude and motivation are all key drivers laying the foundation for that ball to sail away.