Away Quote by Mark McGwire
“I chose to be retired. I chose to start a family. That was one of the biggest reasons I got away from the game of baseball. I wanted to start a family. I was happy.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Illustrated, 1998
Retirement and family were chosen over a baseball career for personal happiness.
In simple terms: He left baseball to focus on family life.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize personal fulfillment.
Themes
career choice
family
life balance
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- post‑sports career
- family planning
- personal happiness
Key Concepts
sports psychology
life transitions
values
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines success for you?
- How do you balance passion and responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Leaving a lucrative career can bring financial uncertainty.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
