Jim Abbott Quotes
It's not the disability that defines you; it's how you deal with the challenges the disability presents you with.
Never allow the circumstances of your life to become an excuse. People will allow you to do it. But I believe we have a personal obligation to make the most of the abilities we have.
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.
I believe that challenges can push us beyond what we might otherwise be able to accomplish.
I hope what people learned from watching me is that just because you do things a little differently doesn't mean you can't do them just as well.
In the 8th inning you can't hear the roar of the 9th, all you can do to hold yourself together, and trust.
I knew how far a little boy or girl could run with 50 words of reassurance.
If you keep harping on a disability, then you'll start believing there is one. So I don't.
I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself.
I benefited from tremendous encouragement as a kid. So many people reached out to me, helped me, and believed in me even when I didn't always believe in myself.
Slowing it all down and analyzing our mental approach is a surprisingly effective way of becoming a better player.
I could always throw the ball pretty well and I worked pretty hard at learning how to play the game. But I didn't consider it work as a kid, since I just loved playing baseball.
I had an incredible experience living in New York, playing for the Yankees, to go through all of the things I did, including the no-hitter. It was a very memorable time.
What's cool about baseball is you don't have to see someone for years, but when you see them, you just hustle up and give them a big hug. Those friendships endure.
I think my career will be remembered for what it was and what it is, and I don't need more than that.
