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Baseball Quote by Lance Berkman

“My father always told me that to be successful at anything, whether it was baseball or tiddlywinks, you have to be willing to pay the price. You have to be willing to do more than the kid down the street if you want to be better than he is.” quote by Lance Berkman
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“My father always told me that to be successful at anything, whether it was baseball or tiddlywinks, you have to be willing to pay the price. You have to be willing to do more than the kid down the street if you want to be better than he is.”

Lance Berkman

About This Quote

Source Speech: Advice on work ethic, 2015

Success requires paying a higher price than others, outworking competition and embracing effort.

In simple terms: Work harder than peers to succeed.

Key Takeaway

Commit to extra effort.

Themes

determination competition effort success

Mood

motivational cautionary

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • career advancement
  • personal growth
  • skill development

Key Concepts

price of success hard work ethic

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you willing to sacrifice personal time for success?
  • How do you measure the right price to pay?
A Different Perspective

Could lead to burnout or neglect of balance.

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