The context of the following conversation is All of Jesse's friends were on the softball team but Jesse did not know how to play. Jesse kept practicing softball every day.:
Jesse says I taught myself how to play softball..
The friend responds Really? How did you do that?.
Jesse responds I practiced every day. All my friends are on a team. And I wanted to play with them..
The friend responds Did anyone show you how to play first?.
Jesse responds Yes, one of my friends practiced with me most days. And days they couldn't I practiced alone..
The friend responds I guess you were really motivated then..