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“If ever an error had "F" written on it, that grounder did.” quote by Jerry Coleman
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“If ever an error had "F" written on it, that grounder did.”

Jerry Coleman

About This Quote

Source Speech: Post-game interview, 1970s, MLB

An error marked with a specific letter indicates the person who caused it, highlighting personal responsibility for mistakes.

In simple terms: Errors can be traced to the person who made them.

Key Takeaway

Own your mistakes and learn from them.

Themes

responsibility accountability mistakes

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • workplace
  • personal development

Key Concepts

personal accountability error tracking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you own up to mistakes?
  • What systems help identify who caused an error?
A Different Perspective

Someone else may have caused the error, not you.

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