Able Quote by Tommy Lasorda
“I've been able to dine with presidents, with leaders of corporations, traveled for 14 years with (financier and philanthropist) Michael Milken, who has taught me so much about life. Hanging around with them, it's nothing I could have believed in grade school. I could be with all of them? Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Dean Martin ... this former third-string pitcher from the Norristown High baseball team and the son of an Italian immigrant? I really am in awe when I think that has happened to me. What a life.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Legends Podcast, 2018
Personal connections with influential people can feel surreal and inspiring.
In simple terms: Meeting leaders can be awe‑inspiring.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and learn from mentors.
Themes
networking
inspiration
humility
Mood
grateful
inspired
Type
reflective
motivational
When to use this quote
- career mentorship
- industry events
Key Concepts
Social capital
role models
Questions to Reflect On
- What did you learn from them?
- How can you apply that insight?
A Different Perspective
Such encounters may create unrealistic expectations.
