Thursday; September 26
Spending as much time as I have in Texas I think it is a requirement to be a Nolan Ryan fan. Throughout the years, I have been fascinated by Ryan’s ability on the baseball field so I recently purchased one of his biographies that gave me more of an insight into what made him a Hall of Fame pitcher. What were some of the qualities that lead to his success – and how can they be translated into lessons for us? Let’s take a look: 1. Talent . The first thing that stands out with Ryan is his natural ability – he could throw the baseball hard and he could throw it hard for a long period of time. Success begins with ability. What talent have we been given that makes us “world-class”? Let’s remember that not everyone has the same talent, so let’s find out what makes us special (even if it appears to be unique). 2. Hard Work . Nolan had a strong right arm, but it was his training regiment that kept him in the game for decades. He worked hard and he worked out even harder. Natura