If a baseball player wants to have a high batting average, their goal is to wait until pitches come into their “sweet spot” before swinging. That sweet spot, or area, is known as their circle of competence.

As long as they keep doing that, ignoring the other pitches, the player will bat really well.

Of course, it’s the pitcher’s job to never throw one in that sweet spot. They’re always trying to lure a batter out of their zone and get them swinging at everything else. A good pitcher is one that can sell you on the “can’t hit” pitches.

What is your circle of competence in life?

If you can identify what your sweet zone is, ignoring everything else, you might find yourself batting a much higher average.

However, if pitches just aren’t coming your way, it might be time to expand your circle of competence… or move it completely.