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“I said I'm going to hit the next one right over the flagpole. God must have been with me.” quote by Babe Ruth
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“I said I'm going to hit the next one right over the flagpole. God must have been with me.”

Babe Ruth

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Babe Ruth Story, 1948

Confidence and luck can combine to produce bold actions, but overconfidence may be reckless.

In simple terms: Bold moves feel lucky when they work.

Key Takeaway

Channel confidence wisely.

Themes

confidence luck risk‑taking sports mindset

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

anecdotal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • sports performance
  • career decisions
  • public speaking
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

self‑fulfilling prophecy psychology of success risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • When did confidence help you succeed?
  • When did it backfire?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can lead to unnecessary risk.

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