Reading isn't good for a ballplayer. Not good for his eyes. If my eyes went bad even a little bit I couldn't hit home runs. So I gave up reading.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ruth claims reading hurts eyesight and could ruin his ability to hit, so he stopped doing it.
- In plain terms
- He stopped reading because he feared it would damage his vision and hitting ability.
- What can you take from it?
- Athletes may avoid activities they believe harm their physical skills.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What habits do you avoid for your skills?
- Is sacrifice necessary for success?
Another view
The claim that reading damages eyesight lacks medical evidence.
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