It's about getting in position and taking a swing. I don't care if you're taking steroids or not; if you don't do those two things, it's not going to matter anyway.
Interpretation
Success comes from being prepared and taking action, regardless of external factors.
In this quote, Tony Gwynn emphasizes the importance of being ready to take chances in order to achieve success. He suggests that it is crucial to put oneself in a position to act and to take decisive action, as merely relying on advantages such as performance-enhancing substances will not lead to success without effort and initiative.
In practice
In a motivational speech to young athletes.
I think the ability to hit - some guys have it and some guys don't - but I think how dedicated you are to trying to get the most out of yourself, I think kind of determines how good you are and for how long. I was born with the ability to hit, but my work ethic has taken it to the next level.
I'm coaching 'swing at this, don't swing at that,' and in the middle of it, a kid looks at me and says, 'Coach, I think I'm going to fail history.' Or maybe their girlfriend just dumped them. These are kids, and once I embraced that, this became a lot more fun.
Let men of all ranks whether they are successful, or unsuccessful, whether they triumph or not; let them do their duty, and rest satisfied.
What is an entrepreneur? Someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down.
Success in the knowledge economy comes to those who know themselves - their strengths, their values, and how they best perform.
I certainly wanted my name in lights. I wanted my name on a marquee. I wanted recognition on Broadway.
Entrepreneursh ip is a great leveller, since having the benefit of a wealthy background or a generous investor isn't always an advantage. The wonderful thing is that money is not the sole currency when it comes to starting a business; drive, determination, passion and hard work are all free and more valuable than a pot of cash.
It's ironic that at age 32, at probably the greatest moment of my career, with The Godfather having such an enormous success, I wasn't even aware of it, because I was somewhere else under the deadline again.
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