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Softball is a game of repetition and mental toughness. To become better, it's practice, practice, practice. Softball is all about the rules. Make sure you know the rules, because with knowing the rules, the steps of becoming a better softball player will be much easier.

summary: Know what the game is about.


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Place the clothing on a surface that is safe to iron on. An ironing board or hard table of some kind is best.  You could use the floor if you don’t have any other surface to iron on. Just be careful with a hot iron around carpeting. This method works to remove vinyl or rubber prints that were heat transferred to the clothing in the first place. Fold a towel up so it fits inside of the piece of clothing and below all of the printing that you want to remove. This will protect the other side of the clothing from the heat of the iron. If you don’t have a spare towel handy, you could also use an old t-shirt or anything else that is soft and not prone to damage by heat. Soak a hand towel or clean cloth in cold running water. Wring out the excess water so it is not dripping and place the cloth flat over the print you want to remove. The wet cloth will create a protective layer between the iron and the printing so it doesn’t melt onto the iron. Press the hot iron against the wet cloth over the first part of the print that you want to remove. Apply gentle pressure with your hand to be sure the heat reaches the print. If the iron is the heavy old-fashioned kind, then you can just let it sit on top of the printing and the weight should be enough on its own. Listen to the sound of the water fizzing and evaporating on the wet cloth under the iron. The cloth will be dry when you don’t hear the water bubbling anymore. Lift the iron up and set it aside when that part of the cloth is dry. If you leave the iron on too long after the wet cloth stops fizzing, it could burn. Carefully scrape off the print with the sharp edge of a knife. Use your fingers to help peel it off when you have loosened it with the knife.  Be careful to always scrape away from you with the knife to avoid cutting yourself. Try to use the knife to just loosen the edges of the printing, and then peel as much as you can off with your fingers to avoid damaging the fabric below with the knife. Wet the cloth again if it is dry after you peel off the first section of print. Apply the hot iron over the wet cloth for the remaining printing, then scrape and peel it off until you are happy with the results. You may have to go over sections several times, depending how stuck on the printing is.

summary: Put the item of clothing on a flat surface to iron it. Place a dry towel inside the clothing underneath the printing. Put a wet cloth on top of the printing. Place a hot iron on top of the wet cloth over the printing. Remove the iron when the wet cloth is dry below the iron. Use a knife to loosen the printing and pry it off. Repeat the process until all the printing is gone.


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Competition is a constant factor in human interaction. Not only do businesses compete, but individuals compete for resources all the time.  Use competition as a way to drive yourself and others. For example, when completing a project at work, consider judging yourself against other workers completing similar projects. This may drive you to work harder. Competition often results in “creative destruction.” Through the competitive process, certain individuals or firms decline and make room for new innovative entities to dominate the marketplace. Interactions between people constantly introduce new and unplanned factors into the decision-making process. As a result, you should reflect on potential outcomes before you make an economic decision. Consider how your spending habits impact your community. For example, if you shop at a local hardware store instead of a big box retailer, you'll likely benefit people who live near you instead of very wealthy people hundreds of miles away. Ultimately, mutually agreeable exchange tends to foster friendships between people. As a result, when conducting business, treat others fairly with the goal of forming long-term relationships.  Seek your own self interest, but consider that making someone else happy and treating them with respect might be in your long-term benefit. When buying or selling something, consider offering or asking less money if you think you might do a lot of business with the person in the future.
summary: Embrace competition. Think about the implications of any choice you make. Rely on fair trade and commerce as a way of building healthy relationships.