I ain't ever had a job, I just always played baseball.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author considers playing baseball his life rather than a job.
- In plain terms
- Playing baseball was all I did.
- What can you take from it?
- Do what you love, not just what pays.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is your job your passion?
- What defines your identity?
Another view
Passion does not always provide financial stability.
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