I could always hit. I learned to hit with a broomstick and a ball of tape and I could always get that bat on the ball.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of practice and resourcefulness in achieving success.
In this quote, Stan Musial reflects on the idea that dedication and creativity can lead to skill development, even with minimal resources. His experience of learning to hit using a broomstick and a ball of tape demonstrates that determination and innovation can allow one to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, suggesting that success is a product of effort and adaptability.
In practice
During a motivational speech to athletes about the importance of practice.
I came up in 1941 and I played against men who played in the 1930s. I stayed until 1963 playing against men who will be playing in the 1970s. So I think I can feel qualified to say that baseball really was a great game, and baseball is really a great game, and baseball will always be a great game.
Consult not your fears but your hopes _x000D_ and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential.
Go a little easier on yourself, and in so doing, be prepared to make and do things that might seem silly at first. Just keep moving: don't ruminate and stare at the wall. Don't just play with your phone: go out and produce something.
I dedicated all the time I had to it. The 10 hour workout was just what I put in the magazine at the time, but for me it was every waking moment.
Confidence comes from knowing what you're doing. If you are prepared for something, you usually do it. If not, you usually fall flat on your face.
You hit a bad shot, you have to get over it right there and then so you can get focused on the next one.
An Airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.
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