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Mar 5, 2026
A lively discussion about Joseph and Potiphar's wife and the power of choosing to flee temptation. A childhood baseball story shows how pre-planning reactions helps under pressure. They explore a 'think first, act fast' approach to make good choices when moments matter.
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Little League Play That Proved Thinking Ahead
- John Bytheway recounts a Little League center-field play where pre-planned thinking let him catch a short fly and throw out a runner at second.
- He practiced scenarios beforehand, so when the short hit to center he instinctively caught and threw to second, and the coach celebrated.
Plan Your Response Before Temptation Arrives
- Think ahead about likely situations so you already know what to do when temptation or pressure comes.
- John recommends rehearsing responses to avoid making decisions in the moment and to enable quick, right action like leaving the situation.
Thinking First Transforms Decision Moments
- Preparing responses ahead turns moments of decision into moments of execution, not deliberation.
- John contrasts thinking fast with thinking first and notes New Era changed his article title from It's Better to Think First Than to Think Fast.