Life Lessons from the 2025 World Series

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November 17, 2025

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If you’ve been around me for a while, you know I love pulling lessons from sports that apply to life and business. There’s something about the way teams battle through adversity, bounce back from losses, and work together toward one goal that perfectly mirrors the entrepreneurial journey.

And this year’s World Series? It was full of incredible stories, grit, and lessons we can all learn from — especially if you’re out there building your own practice.

Let’s talk about it.

From Worst to First: The Power of a Comeback

The Toronto Blue Jays were the worst team in their division just last year. Dead last.
Fast forward twelve months — they were the best team in baseball, setting a postseason record for most runs scored with 105. That’s incredible.

But here’s the kicker: despite all that success, they came up just short. In Game 7, a miraculous catch by the Dodgers’ center fielder in the 9th inning sealed their fate.

Lesson:Whether you’re having a bad week, month, or year, it doesn’t define your career. There’s always time to turn it around.
The Blue Jays went from the bottom to nearly hoisting the trophy. You can too.

Don’t Let a Bad Start Stop You

The Dodgers took a beating in Game 1 — 11 to 4.
But seven days later, they were celebrating a championship.

Lesson:Don’t let a rough start determine your finish. You can always regroup, refocus, and come back stronger. Success often shows up for those who refuse to quit after Game 1.

Stay Focused When It Matters Most

Even though Toronto scored more runs than any team ever in the postseason, they struggled to bring runners home when it mattered most.

Lesson:Don’t just start strong —finish strong.
Momentum and talent can carry you far, but focus and execution win championships (and successful businesses).

You’re Never Too Young or Too Inexperienced

Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage made his major league debut just two weeks before the end of the regular season. Yet, when the World Series rolled around, they handed him the ball for Game 1. The youngest rookie ever to start on that stage.

Lesson:Don’t disqualify yourself because you think you’re too new, too inexperienced, or not ready. If someone believes in you, believe in yourself too. And if no one believes in you yet — believe anyway.

You’re Never Too Old to Be Awesome

On the flip side, Toronto pitcher Max Scherzer became the oldest pitcher ever to start a Game 7 — at 41 years old. And he had the Blue Jays in command before handing it off to the bullpen.

Lesson:You’re never too old to do something great.
Whether you’re 25 or 55, your experience is valuable. Your best work might still be ahead of you.

Step Up — Even When You’re Tired

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw 130 pitches in 24 hours, winning both Games 6 and  7 — something almost unheard of in baseball.

Lesson:Be willing to step up when success is on the line, even if you’re tired. You have more in you than you think. Most of us sell ourselves short — don’t.

You Will Have Your Moment

Will Klein wasn’t even on the Dodgers’ playoff roster when the postseason started. He had pitched only 22 innings in his career. But in Game 3, he was called up — and delivered 72 pitches, more than he’d ever thrown before, in an 18-inning marathon that helped secure a win.

Lesson:Even if people overlook you now, keep working. Keep preparing. Your moment will come — and when it does, you’ll be ready.

Keep Showing Up for Your Big Hit

In Game 7, Miguel Rojas — the ninth hitter in the lineup — hit a game-tying home run in the 9th inning. It was hisfirst and only extra-base hit of the entire playoffs.

Lesson:Keep stepping up to the plate. You never know when your big hit will come, but it only happens if you keep showing up.

Even When You Do Everything Right, Things Won’t Always Go Your Way

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a phenomenal series — key hits, home runs, incredible defense. But the Blue Jays still lost.

Lesson:You can do everything right and still come up short. That doesn’t define you. Like Guerrero, your value doesn’t change because of one outcome. Keep your head up, keep your confidence, and keep playing the long game.

Keep Perspective — There Are Bigger Things in Life

After the loss, Blue Jays outfielder Addison Berger said something that hit me hard:

“At the end of the day, it’s just a game. There are things that are bigger — like my faith and my family.”

That’s perspective. And that’s the mindset that keeps you grounded when business — or life — doesn’t go your way.

Lesson:Wins and losses come and go. Keep your priorities straight. Faith, family, gratitude — those are the real trophies.

Final Thoughts

Sports have a way of reminding us what matters most — persistence, resilience, focus, humility, and gratitude.
You won’t win every game, but if you keep showing up, keep learning, and keep perspective, you’ll find yourself holding a trophy you never imagined possible.

So whether you’re building your practice, leading your team, or just trying to get through a tough season — keep going.
The lessons are everywhere if you’re willing to see them.

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