The experience of separateness arouses anxiety; it is, indeed, the source of all anxiety.
The dirt was OK, but once you hit the grass. . . Wet grass is slippery
The reason I think I'm a good pitcher is I locate my fastball and I change speeds. Period. That's what you do to pitch. That's what pitchers have to do to win games
The best pitchers have a short term memory and a bullet proof confidence.
I could probably throw harder if I wanted, but why? When they're in a jam, a lot of pitchers. . . try to throw harder. Me, I try to locate better.
Consistency is something you can always improve on. You can be more consistent with your mental approach, the things you do physically on the mound. Instead of doing 5 good pitches an inning, try to make six. You can always do more of what you are doing well and try to be as consistent as you can be.
If you are content with yourself, you'll stop taking those little steps forward and begin taking big steps backward.
Regardless of where you're pitching, regardless of what goes on before or after your game, you still have to be ready.
We live in a world where there is more and more information, and less and less meaning.
The truth of the matter is the tone is toxic here in Washington, and we have been exporting it around the country.
Looking towards the future, one of the most important issues the national community must face is the widening gap between the liberated, modern, independent women and our traditional men who are being left behind.