Jim Abbott Quotes

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• It's not the disability that defines you; it's how you deal with the challenges the disability presents you with.

  Jim Abbott

  Inspirational, Motivational, Sports

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• 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.

  Jim Abbott

  Motivation, Believe, People

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• Find something you love, and go after it, with all of your heart.

  Jim Abbott

  Sports, Inspirational Sports, Heart

  jimabbott.net.

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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

  People, Challenges, Disability

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• I believe that challenges can push us beyond what we might otherwise be able to accomplish.

  Jim Abbott

  Believe, Challenges, Might

  Source: www.halosheaven.com

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• 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.

  Jim Abbott

  Mean, People, Littles

  "Chasing an Impossible Dream" by Jim Abbott, www.huffingtonpost.com. January 13, 2015.

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• There are times when you're tired and times when you don't believe in yourself. That's when you have to stick it out and draw on the confidence that you have deep down beneath all the doubts and worries.

  Jim Abbott

  Success, Sports, Believe

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• 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

  Sports, Attitude, Blessed

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• My advice is that you go and do something that you are really driven to do. I loved to play baseball and, because I loved it, I practiced it. Some of us have limitations, but if you are passionate about something and if you have the drive, then you can accomplish it.

  Jim Abbott

  Baseball, Play, Advice

  Source: baseballreflections.com

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• If you keep harping on a disability, then you'll start believing there is one. So I don't.

  Jim Abbott

  Believe, Perspective, Disability

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• The bible tells us to be grateful in every situation. I am grateful for mine.

  Jim Abbott

  Grateful, Situation, Mines

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• My goal is to encourage people to see the possibilities that life holds. So many great things can happen in life, if we can find our own way of doing things, and believe in ourselves, no matter what challenges surround you.

  Jim Abbott

  Believe, Goal, People

  "Jim Abbott - The Halos Heaven Interview". Interview with Rev Halofan, www.halosheaven.com. February 14, 2007.

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• I think you need optimism. I believe that's incredibly important that you be optimistic that you can do things different and still do them just as well. That's very important to success - just to have a positive outlook. I know it's not easy to do that.

  Jim Abbott

  Believe, Optimistic, Thinking

  Source: bleacherreport.com

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• In the 8th inning you can't hear the roar of the 9th, all you can do to hold yourself together, and trust.

  Jim Abbott

  Sports, Baseball, Together

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• 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

  Baseball, Crazy, Hard Work

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• Slowing it all down and analyzing our mental approach is a surprisingly effective way of becoming a better player.

  Jim Abbott

  Player, Down And, Analyzing

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• I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself.

  Jim Abbott

  Sports, Games, Play

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• 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.

  Jim Abbott

  Encouragement, Believe, Kids

  "Jim Abbott - The Halos Heaven Interview". Interview with Rev Halofan, www.halosheaven.com. February 14, 2007.

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• I knew how far a little boy or girl could run with 50 words of reassurance.

  Jim Abbott

  Girl, Running, Boys

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• One of the beautiful things about baseball is the history.

  Jim Abbott

  Beautiful, Baseball, Pitching

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• I always wanted to be a shortstop so I could play more often!

  Jim Abbott

  Play, Wanted, Shortstops

  "Jim Abbott - The Halos Heaven Interview". Interview with Rev Halofan, www.halosheaven.com. February 14, 2007.

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• I still get a lot of letters from kids and parents who face different challenges and disabilities. I share some of the lessons that I learned through sports and baseball, which makes me feel good. It's incredible to have an impact that way.

  Jim Abbott

  Sports, Baseball, Kids

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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

  Stress, Butterfly, Eye

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• I want my career to be judged by what I did on the field. I appreciate the honors.

  Jim Abbott

  Careers, Appreciate, Honor

  Source: bleacherreport.com

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• 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.

  Jim Abbott

  Baseball, Years, Giving

  Source: bleacherreport.com

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