Winners live in the present tense. People who come up short are consumed with future or past. I want to be living in the now.
Meaning of the quote
Winners focus on the present moment and what they can do right now, not worrying about the past or the future. People who don't succeed often get stuck thinking about what might happen or what has already happened. Alex Rodriguez wants to live in the present and make the most of the current situation.
About Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez was a legendary American baseball player who played for 22 seasons in Major League Baseball. Known as “A-Rod,” he is considered one of the greatest players of all time, with impressive stats including over 600 home runs, 2,000 RBIs, and 3,000 hits. Despite some controversies, he had a successful career and has since become a media personality and businessman.
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This is how I define grace: you’re on the main stage, and it looks like it has been rehearsed 100 times, everything goes so smoothly. That’s where I get my confidence and success, from knowing that I have an edge because I know I’m prepared.
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