Babe Ruth is a legend. He has hit more home runs than anyone else in history behind Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds*. All three players are notorious for slamming balls out of the park… but are just as notorious for striking out. They are 1, 2, and 3 all-time for HRs, but are also ranked 44, 87, and 104 as all time strike-out leaders. Fact: When you swing for the fences all the time, you are going to strike out more often. Anyone who plays baseball knows that a player who can consistently get on base is better for the team than a player who hits the occasional home run. The same principle is true in marriage: a husband that intentionally makes small, daily deposits in his marriage does more for his marriage than the husband who sweeps his wife off her feet with epically romantic get-aways twice a year… yet neglects the day to day investments. With that in mind, here are 10 ways to get on base that you can do this week:
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