Do you get your life's advice from professional sports figures? I don't. Not to stereotype, but I usually need something a little more inspirational than "Play one game at a time," "You gotta tip your cap to them," or "We just need to play our game." Sure, those are all kinda true, but they're pretty one-dimensional and obvious.
But Tim Wakefield (who is by far the classiest Red Sox player) said something really cool during the marathon rain delay coverage in last night's Red Sox Yankees game. It was a simple, obvious statement, yet it made me think. To be honest, it's the first time in a long time a professional sports player inspired me to think about much. It's applicable to many facets of life: work, sports, friendship, hobbies, family, etc. I didn't take it as cliche because I had never heard it.
He said: "There's a reason the windshield is bigger than the rear-view mirror."
Really deep? No. But true. There's a lot coming at us. Be ready for it and pay attention to it. Of course, we should remember the past, but don't obsess on it. I love that. Tim Wakefield is in his 17th year with the Red Sox nearing his 200th win. He has pitched anywhere and everywhere they asked him to. He must be doing something right. Is he right-on or am I just not that deep? Don't answer that, please.
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