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" I'm having a good time. I'm going to treat every game and every day as if they are my last because I now know that they could be. "

Having A Good Time

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" People spend time worrying about things they think they have to have and lose perception of what they do have. You can have all the money and material things you want. If you aren't here to enjoy them, what good do they do? "

" Life is too short to worry about anything. You had better enjoy it because the next day promises nothing. "

Life Is Too Short

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" When you get back on the field and do things, any doubts you've developed leave. The more consistent you become, the fewer doubts you have. "

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