I copied Jackson's style because I thought he was the greatest hitter I had ever seen, the greatest natural hitter I ever saw. He's the guy who made me a hitter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author admits to copying another player's style because he viewed him as the greatest natural hitter.
- In plain terms
- He copied a great hitter's style to improve.
- What can you take from it?
- Learn by emulating the best.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is your role model?
- How do you learn new skills?
Another view
Imitation might not lead to originality.
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