BE HERE, NOW
Each point I play is in the now moment. The last point means nothing, the next point means nothing.
—BILLIE JEAN KING
You must be present to win.
—ALEX RODRIGUEZ
Alex Rodriguez enjoyed a magical season in 1996. The young shortstop for the Mariners led the American League in batting average, runs, total bases, grand slams, and doubles, and he was runner-up Most Valuable Player, finishing second to Juan Gonzalez of Texas in the closest vote in more than thirty-five years.
Five months later, Alex reported to spring training eager to start anew. Rodriguez is a likable fellow, and his disposition is as sunny as the Arizona sky. I greeted him with a hug. Then I asked about his goals for the coming year. Most athletes are numbers oriented. ...
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