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“Pitching in the big leagues is a dream. Preparing to pitch in the big leagues is a nightmare!” quote by Nolan Ryan — Download Open image

“Pitching in the big leagues is a dream. Preparing to pitch in the big leagues is a nightmare!”

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Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from…

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And when I went to Houston, they had a conditioning coach by the name of Gene Coleman. And that was the first time I…

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I grew up with the thought that I wanted to treat people the way I'd like to be treated, and I think if you…

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What man in his 40s would not like to look in the mirror and find Nolan Ryan?

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Maintaining concentration depends on what I call tunnel vision; nothing else in the world exists but the catcher's target, the hitter and my perfect…

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And when I retired, trust me, not only did Nolan Ryan, but the entire Ryan family had withdrawals from baseball. And it was tough.

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And I'm a believer that you take a negative and turn it into a positive, and as it turned out, it was one of…

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And then when I went to stay in '68, I can honestly say that I was not focused on my career and on what…

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When I had dyslexia, they didn't diagnose it as that. It was frustrating and embarrassing. I could tell you a lot of horror stories…

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My ability to throw a baseball was a gift. It was a God-given gift. And I am truly appreciative of that gift.

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When I got traded to the California Angels, I really wasn't that excited about going to the Angels because it meant changing leagues and…

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I am going to spend my time today just thanking the people that played a role in my career, because I truly do believe…

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Okay, so I'll admit I'm curious. Big deal. We both know what that leads to. Dead cat.

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