As soon as I got out there I felt a strange relationship with the pitcher's mound. It was as if I'd been born out there. Pitching just felt like the most natural thing in the world. Striking out batters was easy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker felt an innate connection and ease when pitching.
- In plain terms
- Pitching felt natural and easy to me.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your natural instincts in your work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you feel most natural?
- What feels easy to you?
Another view
Natural talent often requires practice to refine.
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