Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon demonstrates both! The 4-time All-Star spent his entire 14-year Major League career with the same team, leaving a distinction of franchise achievements while only reaching the postseason twice. With his retirement, he stays present in the moment while looking ahead and not glaring at the past, stating, “Without faith, without foundation, I don’t know how one can succeed in baseball or in life.”

Question: “How much of what you do is intentional?”

Charlie Blackmon: “Oh, great question! I do go out of my way to be deliberate. I don't want to look up in the future and say, ‘oh, why am I here?’ - I went with the flow, the path with the least resistance and feel like I’ve wasted opportunities. I’ve alive! I’m healthy! Blessed with a family! I want t

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