October is my favorite month – not just because it’s my birthday, but because it’s the only month when all four major sports are playing. Baseball playoffs, football hitting stride, hockey dropping the puck, and basketball tipping off.

Here’s what elite athletes in all four sports understand that most business owners miss: consistency beats intensity every single time.

The baseball team that wins the World Series isn’t the one that hits the most home runs in one game – it’s the team that executes fundamentals game after game. The football team heading to the playoffs isn’t flashy – they’re disciplined. Hockey champions don’t just have skill – they have systems.

Your business is no different. Stop looking for the home run deal that will change everything. Start focusing on the daily fundamentals that compound over time.