His grandfather sat him down on a hollowed out log and pulled him in close. Little Buddy, I want you to remember what I am about to tell you and all I ask is that you never forget what I had to learn the hard way. Steven's grandfather asked. Without pause, Steven assured his grandfather he'd remember any and everything he told him. His grandson looked at him inquisitively and caught his grandfather off guard with his response.
Many folks focus on what they are doing wrong, but the winners figure out what they are doing right.
His grandson replied with yet another super insight based on what he'd heard his grandfather say. You see Little Buddy, you've got determination and grit. Steven's grandfather built for him and his wife 20 years earlier, his grandfather took hold of his Little Buddy's hand and stated the last piece of wisdom Steven would ever hear him provide. When you're on that mound, I want you to repeat to yourself what I'm about to tell you when you start to throw each ball. His grandson repeated it three times before they finally reached the front porch.