So the next time you watch the Dodgers play, don’t just see a manager. See a guy who played in seven clubhouses, learned seven different cultures, and never stopped smiling. He took every "no" and turned it into a "how."
You get to do the same. Your career, your friendships, your hobbies—they don’t have to be one long, boring ride. You can borrow from every "team" you’ve ever been on. Take Dave Roberts’s advice (even if he doesn’t know he’s giving it): Keep moving, keep stealing, and make every stop count. The best part of your story might be the team you haven’t played for yet.