Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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You know I still get nervous speaking in front of people. Speaking reminds me of pitching in that way. No matter how much you prepare, there is always that anxiety to perform. Those butterflies. You learn to embrace that stress. Eventually you realize that stress is what pushes you to perform at your peak.... But man the roller coaster! I told myself that after my career was over I would live my life quietly, out of the public eye, with no chance of embarrassing myself in front of large groups of people. Yet...here I am!

Jim Abbott's Popular Quotes

If you keep harping on a disability, then you'll start believing there is one. So I don't.

- Jim Abbott

People will tell you that I overcame obstacles? Maybe. But the truth is I was incredibly blessed in my life. More was given than was ever taken away.

- Jim Abbott

I believe that challenges can push us beyond what we might otherwise be able to accomplish.

- Jim Abbott

Find something you love, and go after it, with all of your heart.

- Jim Abbott

There are times when you're tired and times when you don't believe in yourself. That's when you have to stick it out and draw on the confidence that …

- Jim Abbott

I hope what people learned from watching me is that just because you do things a little differently doesn't mean you can't do them just as well.

- Jim Abbott

My advice is that you go and do something that you are really driven to do. I loved to play baseball and, because I loved it, I practiced it. Some of…

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Never allow the circumstances of your life to become an excuse. People will allow you to do it. But I believe we have a personal obligation to make t…

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It's not the disability that defines you; it's how you deal with the challenges the disability presents you with.

- Jim Abbott