“But whenever I look at the question of how to live, the answer's always staring me in the face. I'm already doing it.” Quote by Damien Hirst
“I always wanted to be a shortstop so I could play more often!” PlayWantedShortstops Author:Jim Abbott
“I benefited from tremendous encouragement as a kid. So many people reached out to me, helped me, and believed in me even when I didn't always believe in myself.” PeopleBelieveKidsEncouragementAlways Believe Author:Jim Abbott
“I believe that challenges can push us beyond what we might otherwise be able to accomplish.” BelieveMightAbleI BelieveChallengesAccomplish Author:Jim Abbott
“My goal is to encourage people to see the possibilities that life holds. So many great things can happen in life, if we can find our own way of doing things, and believe in ourselves, no matter what challenges surround you.” PeopleIfsWayBelieveMatterHappensGoalChallengesPossibilityNo Matter WhatGreat ThingsSurround Author:Jim Abbott
“I could always throw the ball pretty well and I worked pretty hard at learning how to play the game. But I didn't consider it work as a kid, since I just loved playing baseball.” WellsHardPlayKidsGamesBaseballBallsPlaying Baseball Author: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 us have limitations, but if you are passionate about something and if you have the drive, then you can accomplish it.” IfsPlayAdviceBaseballPassionateAccomplishDrivenLimitation Author:Jim Abbott
“Do any exercise you want as long as you're willing to do it. You see gym equipment on TV advertisements all the time, but guess what? It's only good if you actually use it.” IfsWantLongUseWillingTvsExerciseGymEquipmentAdvertisements Author:Mark Spitz
“If you want to be Mark Spitz then go for it. If you want to be Michael Phelps then you'll have to work for it. Nobody should wake up to a lower expectation of themselves.” IfsWantShouldExpectationsMarkWake Up Author:Mark Spitz
“There's a difference between over-training and over-exercising. Over-training can be you're trying to do something at high performance, but when you're over-exercising it just means that you don't have a life. And there are obviously people who go to that extreme.” PeopleTryingMeanDifferencesExerciseTrainingPerformancesExtremesBe You Author:Mark Spitz
“When you need a lifestyle change due to [health issues], a dietary change is usually the first thing you need to take control of.” NeedsFirstsIssuesDuesLifestyleTake ControlHealth IssuesLifestyle Change Author:Mark Spitz