Baseball Quote by David Plotz
“I think I did 97 pitch meetings, and even at the 97th meeting, there were questions I was getting that I hadn't had in the - you know, any of the 96 preceding ones.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast episode with David Plotz, 2023
Repeated experiences reveal new challenges even after many similar attempts, showing that each encounter can bring unexpected questions.
In simple terms: Even after many tries, new issues can appear.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to fresh insights in repeated tasks.
Themes
learning
adaptation
growth
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
observational
practical
When to use this quote
- sales pitches
- product demos
- client meetings
- team retrospectives
Key Concepts
experience
novelty
questioning
Questions to Reflect On
- What new question surprised you most?
- How can you prepare for unexpected queries?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all meetings are similar, ignoring context shifts.
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