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 Jim Abbott Quotes From Speeches
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There are millions of people out there ignoring disabilities and accomplishing incredible feats. I learned you can learn to do things differently, but do them just as well. I've learned that it's not the disability that defines you, it's how you deal with the challenges the disability presents you with. And I've learned that we have an obligation to the abilities we DO have, not the disability.
- Jim Abbott, one handed professional baseball player
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You know I still get nervous speaking in front of people. Speaking reminds me of pitching in that way. No matter how much you prepare, there is always that anxiety to perform. Those butterflies. You learn to embrace that stress. Eventually you realize that stress is what pushes you to perform at your peak…. But man the roller coaster! I told myself that after my career was over I would live my life quietly, out of the public eye, with no chance of embarrassing myself in front of large groups of people. "Yet here I am!
- Jim Abbott, former one handed baseball pitcher, and motivational keynote speaker
People will tell you that I overcame obstacles? Maybe. But the truth is I was incredibly blessed in my life. More was given than was ever taken away.
- Jim Abbott, former one handed baseball pitcher, and motivational keynote speaker
I loved throwing a baseball. It is so important to find something in life you feel crazy about. Because you are so passionate you naturally practice. The hard work that it takes to do something well will come easily.
- Jim Abbott, former one handed baseball pitcher, and motivational keynote speaker
Some of you may know that my career statistics weren't that great. There were some incredible highlights and some agonizing low lights. The truth is, I won't go to the hall of fame. But if a career can be measured by special moments, lessons learned, and a connection with people then I would stack mine up with anyone's.
So that's why I stand here. To share. Maybe there is an obligation to share. To try and learn from the experiences life puts us through.
- Jim Abbott, former one handed baseball pitcher, and motivational keynote speaker
In the 8th inning you can't heart the roar of the 9th, all you can do to hold yourself together, and trust.
- Jim Abbott, former one handed baseball pitcher, and motivational keynote speaker
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