There never was a man on Earth who pitched as much as me. But the more I pitched, the stronger my arm would get.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Repeated effort strengthens capability rather than depleting it, challenging assumptions about fatigue.
- In plain terms
- Doing something often makes you better at it, not tired.
- What can you take from it?
- Practice builds strength instead of wearing you down.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What activities make you stronger through repetition?
- Do you fear burnout or growth?
Another view
Overworking without rest can still lead to injury.
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The only change is that baseball has turned Paige from a second class citizen to a second class immortal.
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