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Monthly Archives: May 2018
Attitude is altitude
Spring baseball 2018 is underway and you’re having a good season, hitting the ball, making nice catches in the infield and outfield and playing with confidence. I can’t help but think back one year ago when you did something tough, scary and challenging, returning to play baseball after a 4-5 year layoff.
That took guts.
Despite having forgotten some of the rules of the game and position plays over the years (when you played soccer or lacrosse), you sucked it up and got out there, putting yourself in tough situations game after game. You made mistakes, sure, but you didn’t back down, learning and refreshing along the way.
This mindset will make you a winner your whole life Camden – taking risks, having fundamental confidence in yourself, forgiving yourself for the inevitable screw ups and learning how to get better.
“Attitude is altitude” is one of my favorite quotes. Julius “Dr. J.”Erving said it – he was a basketball revolutionary- reinventing the game with his incredible slam dunks, defensive stops and smooth shooting. No one had ever jumped as high, played as flashy or made a stronger personal statement on the court. He ended up being one of the greatest of all time.
You know what “Attitude is altitude” means. The people who become successful in life don’t sit around and feel bad for themselves. When tough times hit (and we all have them throughout our lives), they consciously choose to take a positive view, instead of a negative view. Thinking optimistically shifts things instantly, making the worst day a hopeful day. If you believe things will improve, they will. If you don’t, they don’t.
That’s what you did getting back to baseball. You could have sat back and said “I haven’t played for five years, I’m nervous, people will think I stink,” yadda, yadda, yadda, but you didn’t. You got out there, tried, learned and moved forward. Proud of you.
Always remember, Attitude is altitude” and you’ll SOAR.
