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> [Now here I am almost 52 years old, it's really easy. I'm way more at peace. But when you're a competitor, and you're as intent on becoming the best in the world as I was, it comes with consequences.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kirk-gibson/now-here-i-am-almost-52-years-old-it-s-really-easy-i-m-way-more-at/)

[Kirk Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kirk-gibson/)

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## More by Kirk Gibson

> [Now here I am almost 52 years old, it's really easy. I'm way more at peace. But when you're a competitor, and you're as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kirk-gibson/now-here-i-am-almost-52-years-old-it-s-really-easy-i-m-way-more-at/)

[Kirk Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kirk-gibson/)

> [My idea of a 'super bowl' is when the catcher is standing in front of the plate with the ball, waiting for me as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kirk-gibson/my-idea-of-a-super-bowl-is-when-the-catcher-is-standing-in-front-of/)

[Kirk Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kirk-gibson/)

> [Everybody has bad at-bats -- except McCutchen.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kirk-gibson/everybody-has-bad-at-bats-except-mccutchen/)

[Kirk Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kirk-gibson/)

> [I'm not out here to win a beauty contest.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kirk-gibson/i-m-not-out-here-to-win-a-beauty-contest/)

[Kirk Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kirk-gibson/)

> [If you're a manager you can't get frustrated and be emotional. You have to continue to steer the ship, you can't let go of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kirk-gibson/if-you-re-a-manager-you-can-t-get-frustrated-and-be-emotional-you/)

[Kirk Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kirk-gibson/)

> [Schools used to fund-raise for luxuries, like a trip to the water slides. Now, we fund-raise for things we have to have.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kirk-gibson/schools-used-to-fund-raise-for-luxuries-like-a-trip-to-the-water/)

[Kirk Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kirk-gibson/)

> [I got to experience a world championship with some great teammates.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kirk-gibson/i-got-to-experience-a-world-championship-with-some-great-teammates/)

[Kirk Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kirk-gibson/)

> [There was a perception of me, and I earned it because I was really intense, really gruff. I treated certain people poorly at times.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kirk-gibson/there-was-a-perception-of-me-and-i-earned-it-because-i-was-really/)

[Kirk Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kirk-gibson/)

> [I have faced many different obstacles in my life, and have always maintained a strong belief that no matter the circumstances, I could overcome…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kirk-gibson/i-have-faced-many-different-obstacles-in-my-life-and-have-always/)

[Kirk Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kirk-gibson/)

> [I was kind of a volatile personality, very intense. Because of that, I drew some criticism and people would say things about me, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kirk-gibson/i-was-kind-of-a-volatile-personality-very-intense-because-of-that-i/)

[Kirk Gibson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kirk-gibson/)

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