Never allow the circumstances of your life to become an excuse. People will allow you to do it. But I believe we have a personal obligation to make the most of the abilities we have. — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I still get a lot of letters from kids and parents who face different challenges and disabilities. I share some of the lessons that… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
There are millions of people out there ignoring disabilities and accomplishing incredible feats. I learned you can learn to do things differently, but do… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I believe that challenges can push us beyond what we might otherwise be able to accomplish. — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I benefited from tremendous encouragement as a kid. So many people reached out to me, helped me, and believed in me even when I… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I had an incredible experience living in New York, playing for the Yankees, to go through all of the things I did, including the… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I loved throwing a baseball. It is so important to find something in life you feel crazy about. Because you are so passionate you… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
My advice is that you go and do something that you are really driven to do. I loved to play baseball and, because I… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I knew how far a little boy or girl could run with 50 words of reassurance. — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
What's cool about baseball is you don't have to see someone for years, but when you see them, you just hustle up and give… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself. — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
