J-sterling Quote by J. Sterling
““Being on that pitcher’s mound, it’s the one thing I’m really good at. The one thing I haven’t fucked up. And when I’m on the field, everything else fades away. You know?” He turned to look at me, his eyes craving understanding. I smiled and he continued. “It’s like my mind is clear when I’m out there. It’s not about my mom or my dad or the stupid shit I’ve done. It’s about me, the ball, and the batter. It’s the one place in the world where I feel like I’m in control. Like I have a say in what happens around me.” I stopped my head from nodding in agreement once I realized that I was doing it. “I feel that way when I’m taking pictures. Anything that I’m not seeing through my lens fades away in the background. And I get to frame my picture any way I choose. I get to dictate how it looks. What’s in it. What isn’t. Behind that lens I have complete control in how things are seen.” He smiled, his dimples indenting his cheeks. “You get it.””
About This Quote
The pitcher finds focus and control on the mound, similar to a photographer behind a lens, where distractions fade.
In simple terms: Focus brings control.
Key Takeaway
Seek focus for control.
Themes
focus
control
performance
creativity
Mood
contemplative
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- sports
- photography
- public speaking
- meditation
Key Concepts
mindfulness
flow state
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you feel most in control?
- How can you recreate that focus elsewhere?
A Different Perspective
Control can be illusionary; external factors still affect outcomes.
