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What does it mean?
Astaire compares a comeback to a legendary baseball player known for late returns.
In plain terms
Returning to work after retirement is a big deal.
What can you take from it?
Comebacks are rare and significant events.

Where it applies

  • returning to a career after break
  • public surprise at return

Putting it to work

  • market your return as historic
  • acknowledge the effort

Questions to consider

  • Is every return a comeback?
  • What makes a return historic?

Another view

The comparison might be hyperbolic for average comebacks.

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