Baseball Quote by Frank Robinson
“Close don't count in baseball. Close only counts in horseshoes and grenades.”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Sports Commentary, 1970s
Only precise, measurable outcomes count in sports; vague closeness is irrelevant except in games where proximity matters.
In simple terms: Close matters only in specific games.
Key Takeaway
Focus on clear goals.
Themes
competition
precision
measurement
Mood
serious
pragmatic
Type
observational
practical
When to use this quote
- athletics
- gaming
- military tactics
Key Concepts
sports strategy
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- When is effort enough?
- How to define success precisely?
A Different Perspective
Some fields value effort over exact results.
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