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“You play 162 games so let's say 100 of them come down to the end where you see the game is out of reach one way or the other. I feel like the other 62 are close games so you're going to be into those at-bats. If you do that, that's 100 at-bats. That's almost a month worth of at-bats where you're…” quote by J. D. Martinez
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“You play 162 games so let's say 100 of them come down to the end where you see the game is out of reach one way or the other. I feel like the other 62 are close games so you're going to be into those at-bats. If you do that, that's 100 at-bats. That's almost a month worth of at-bats where you're not as focused as you might be in those 62.”

J. D. Martinez

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Frequent low‑stakes attempts dilute focus, reducing performance in crucial moments.

In simple terms: Too many easy tasks hurt big ones.

Key Takeaway

Limit low‑impact actions.

Themes

focus performance strategy

Mood

strategic analytical

Type

advice insight

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • work projects
  • studying

Key Concepts

attention economy decision fatigue

Questions to Reflect On

  • How many tasks are truly essential?
  • What can you cut to improve focus?
A Different Perspective

Over‑practice can cause burnout.

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