Some words from Jake Arrieta – father of two – on pitching... but maybe they apply, just as well, to life?
"ACE" is one of the acronyms I've used over the years. It stands for "Acting Cures Everything." You weren't promised to come to the ballpark and feel great on your start day. Basically, how can you put something on display to the opponent that gives the appearance of "OK, this guy is locked in today," whether you are or not? That's a big piece of the puzzle that I've learned how to utilize.
"GOYA" is another one: "Get Off Your Ass." Seeing that or having that nearby or written under my hat is just a reminder that nobody cares if you're tired. Nobody cares if you're a little sore, there's work to be done. We are all going to have those times, regardless of sport, where things start to go sideways – that's when your mental fortitude really comes into play. Can you minimize the damage? Can you get back on track before things get too out of hand?
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