He said there are two ways for a hitter to get the pitch…
““He said there are two ways for a hitter to get the pitch he wants. The simplest way is not to want any pitch in particular. But the best way, he said -- which sounds almost the same, but is really very different -- is to want the very pitch you're gonna get. Including the one you can handle. But also the one that's gonna strike you out looking. And even the one that's maybe gonna bounce off your head.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Desire for a specific outcome can be achieved by embracing any result, even failure.
In simple terms: Want the pitch you get, even if it strikes you out.
Key Takeaway
Accept all possibilities, including setbacks.
Themes
mindset
resilience
goal‑setting
sports
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative projects
- personal growth
- athletic training
Key Concepts
acceptance
risk tolerance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate healthy risk from folly?
- When is it wise to reject a pitch?
A Different Perspective
May encourage reckless optimism.