Back Quote by Jon Lester
“Once you make the majors, it's never a great feeling to go back to the minors - no matter what the circumstances.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Baseball Reflections", 2015 Sports Magazine
Achieving a major league milestone makes returning to lower levels feel disappointing.
In simple terms: Returning to minors after majors feels disappointing.
Value progress and avoid regression when possible.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- career counseling
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can be learned from setbacks?
- How to maintain confidence after demotion?
Minor league stints may be necessary for development.