Chapter 3: Lessons Learned from The Sandlot

So I was watching The Sandlot with my wife today, and the idea came to me to write down some lessons learned from this classic movie. Here is the list that we came up with.

Lessons learned from The Sandlot

1. Don’t be a goofus.

2. Learn to have fun, even if you don’t know what you’re doing.

3. Bluffing sometimes is a very useful tool.

4. Don’t think too much! Just have fun.

5. Have faith, and trust in those who know what they’re doing.

6. Beware of (big) dogs (see also Philippians 3:2)

7. Take chances (big ones). Sometimes they pay off…

8. Don’t eat too much bad stuff (like tobacco) right before going on a festival ride. The results are not pleasant for you or for others on the ride.

9. Never give up on a problem. Just be more creative in solving it

10. Most people only get one chance to do something great.

11. Use phrases like “pickle the beast.” It makes you sound more awesome.

12. A good pair of shoes can go a long way

13.  “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.”

14. Help your enemies when they need it. They will become your friend

15. James Earl Jones makes an awesome blind man, mainly because of his voice

16. Sometimes, the experiences you have in your youth shape who you will become later in life.