In this month’s cover story, Brian O’Connor shares personal reflections on the return of baseball season and the character-building power of the game. With his oldest son now starting as center fielder and leadoff hitter for his high school team, Brian discusses the “quiet resilience” required to move past failures and stay focused on the next play. He reminds us that whether on the field or in life, setbacks don’t define us—how we respond to them does.

Also featured in this issue:

• Problem-Solving at 200,000 Miles: Leadership and teamwork lessons from the harrowing Apollo 13 mission, highlighting how staying calm and defining the real problem can turn a “successful failure” into a survival triumph.

• ‘That’s Not a Real Person’: A surprising courtroom update from New York, where an appeals court halted an AI-generated avatar attempting to deliver a legal argument.

• Rolling the Dice on Growth: An exploration of the hidden life skills found in board games, from building emotional resilience and academic skills to fostering face-to-face connection.

• Radiance and Resilience: The latest science on how sunlight exposure impacts mental health, circadian rhythms, and overall mood.

• Cheesy Asparagus Orzotto: A fresh spring recipe featuring leeks, white wine, Parmesan, and seasonal asparagus.