It’s April 1. April Fool’s Day. A day built around jokes, tricks and laughter. But today is also a reminder.
Do not be a fool.
What Is a Fool?
A fool is not someone who lacks intelligence.
A fool is someone who knows the right thing to do but does not do it.
The Bible mentions the word fool many times, not to insult, but to instruct.
A fool ignores wisdom, rejects discipline and chooses the easy wrong over the hard right.
And here is the truth: Someone with foolish ways cannot be trusted.
Integrity Is the Antidote
Integrity is doing the right thing even when you can do the wrong thing.
Especially when no one is watching.
But integrity requires three things:
- Understanding – Knowing what the right thing is.
- Commitment – Making a promise to yourself and for yourself before anyone else.
- Discipline – Doing what needs to be done even when you do not feel like it.
That is how you avoid being a fool.
It Is April. Now It Is Time to Apply
March was about building habits.
Now it is April.
This is where habits become skills.
A habit has three parts: Cue. Routine. Reward.
We build habits through practice.
November through January is for practice to build habits.
February through April is the applying of pressure for training.
Because:
- Habits under pressure become skills.
- And skills pay bills.
The Real Separator. Learning
There are three ways to learn:
- You are told.
- You are taught.
- Or you experience it.
This weekend, I watched a Tesla drive itself through a parking lot.
It almost caused an accident, but it did not.
Why? Because the system learned.
And what it learned can now be shared across every Tesla in the world.
That’s the power of a system.
That’s the power of learning.
If you cannot learn fast, you will not last.
Final Thought. Do Not Be a Fool
April Fool’s Day is funny.
But foolish living is not.
So ask yourself:
- What habits am I building right now?
- Can I perform those habits under pressure?
- Am I learning fast enough to last?
And most importantly: Do I know the right thing to do, and am I doing it?
Because in the end:
- Fools know.
- Leaders do.
Do not be a fool.
Do the right thing.
Remember: Intelligence tops being smart.
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C.J. Stewart has built a reputation as one of the leading professional hitting instructors in the country. He is a former professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization and has also served as an associate scout for the Cincinnati Reds. As founder and CEO of Diamond Directors Player Development, C.J. has more than 22 years of player development experience and has built an impressive list of clients, including some of the top young prospects in baseball today. If your desire is to change your game for the better, C.J. Stewart has a proven system of development and a track record of success that can work for you.
