I never rush myself. See, they can't start the game without me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Confidence in one's indispensable role allows for a relaxed pace without fear of being replaced.
- In plain terms
- If you know you're essential, you can take your time.
- What can you take from it?
- Value yourself enough to not rush.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you indispensable?
- Do you rush because of insecurity?
Another view
Everyone is replaceable given enough time.
More from Satchel Paige
I don't generally like running. I believe in training by rising gently up and down from the bench.
Permalink to quote #9 I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation.
Permalink to quote #11 I ain't ever had a job, I just always played baseball.
Permalink to quote #8
Related quotes
Once you begin to take yourself seriously as a leader or as a follower, as a modern or as a conservative, then you become a self-conscious, biting, and scratch…
Virginia WoolfVirginia Woolf quote #35 Without infinite patience it is impossible to get the people to do any work.
Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi quote #70 They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace - Christopher Robin went down with Alice. They've great big parties inside the grounds. 'I wouldn't be king for a h…
A. A. MilneA. A. Milne quote #1