Yogi Berra was arguably one of the finest American major league baseball players in the time he played in it on the field and as a coach in it as well, and yet he had a reputation for saying things and creating saying called Yogi-isms. Aside from the baseball game, some of the nuggets of advice he gives can go a far way in business and in life. Now, let’s explore EIGHT of Yogi’s gems that gives a great view on how to succeed both in the office and on the playing field.
1. That is why wise men said, “You can observe a lot by watching.”
In the business world, this Yogi-ism emphasizes on sight. Hence, one needs to be able to find patterns even in the most minor aspects of the business environment in order to be effective. Observing is a way of creating something new, making good decisions and gaining a competitive advantage in the market.
2. ‘The future – what a funny word, of present few can say it is what it was’
This Yogi-ism goes on to tell me that if what is done now may not be feasible in the future this has to change. In any business and in general life, you need to learn constantly and be prepared to accept change. Adopt changes and learn about the trends happening in the industry, switch strategies if applicable.
3. “Often, when someone does not know where they are heading, they will find themselves somewhere else.”
Vision and set goals are very important to any business. If you are going to open a business, or make a life-changing decision, be sure to have a map and know where you are heading. ‘Wherever there is a job to be done, there is an Izzy who can do it.’ This lovely turn of phrase from Yogi Bera simply glorifies that planning, being methodical and being sure that you are doing what you’re aiming to do.
4. ‘One cannot make forecast, specifically those that relate to the future’.
It is always disappointing when one is overly confident about the future given all the above uncertainties. If it is better not to paint bright pictures and be ready to everything and not be scared when you’d better change your strategy. This Yogi-ism commits the people to be humble and flexible while making decisions which is very important in business and self development.
5. ‘Any piece of advise that any player should give about play; it should be that; ‘you should always be able to hear the ball when it is coming to you.’
In business and life, presence and paying attention matter. Besides, this Yogi-ism emphasizes on focusing on what one is doing at a given time, and being attentive to people and things around you. Through concentration and awareness, you will be well placed to make right choices and succeed in every aspect.
6. I already have read many times that to enter the ballpark is to step into a different world.
The business world is a different world on its own with its own language culture and expectations as can be felt at times. This Yogi-ism inspires us to tackle problems with an open mind and use acquired knowledge in different circumstances. Flexibility and being able to look at a situation from both sides is good in business and in everyday life.
7. ‘Well, you have to be terribly precise if you do not know where you are headed for, since you may not end up there.’
Vision and goals are equally relevant for business and personal life; thus, having a clear vision helps. This means that we should not do something in our life for nothing and must work hard to fulfill our aims and purposes of our lives. Essentially the more we persist in our efforts to realize the objectives we are more likely to attain set goals in both personal and business endeavors.
8. These are some of the likert scale answers I get from some of the interviewees: Interviewer, ‘do you ever blame yourself when you are not hitting the ball?’ Elderly guy, ‘I never blame myself when I am not hitting!’ I know it is often difficult to score.”
Sometimes things don’t work the way we expect them to and it is important to analyze why this is so and then continue. This Yogi-ism again helps to understand that failure or sluggish progress is also a part of it. Investors, in particular, should avoid concentrating on adversities, but rather should persevere, develop, transform, and progress.
Conclusion
This collection of Yogi Berra’s Yogi-isms is therefore inspiring in its advice for the business and the life: watch those around you; be prepared for anything and be committed to your objective. We can use these realizations and such experiences in order to elevate the probability of success at different periods of our lives whether in our personal and professional fields.
