Think About It

While I am a little too young to have watched Yogi Berra play very much, I have been fascinated by how he talked. I wonder if things just came out of his mouth or if he was playing to the camera. While there are a lot of Yogisms, I want to focus on a couple of them that – while at first blush they might seem confusing – there just might be some depth to them. “If you can’t imitate him, don’t copy him.” : According to an explanation that accompanied the quote, it was directed to a young player who was trying to emulate Frank Robinson’s swing. Now, on the surface, this might seem a bit confusing, but I think there may be something to it. How many of us try to do something someone else is doing – only we don’t share the same talents? Whether it is because of a difference in potential or personality, there are times when it might be okay to be inspired by someone; but not try to patten our lives after them. Let’s keep it real! “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” : Whil