All throughout Derek Jeter's chase for 3,000 hits, whenever he gets up
to the plate YES flashes the graphic that shows how close he is, so we
always see the name SAM RICE. Rice had 2,987 hits, making him the
closest to 3,000 without getting there. Mostly, people shake their
heads and wonder how he could ever quit when he was so close. And I did
too, until it dawned on me: Rice knew that as long as he hovered around
JUST UNDER 3,000 hits, he'd live on in history forever!! Every time
someone starts closing in on 3,000 you'll see Rice's name sitting there,
parked right under Roberto Clemente's 3,000. Nobody will ever retire
again that close to the milestone, as the media frenzy surrounding the
march to 3,000 would just be too crazy. Meanwhile, once you pass 3,000
nobody gives a shit, they only list Clemente and maybe one more before
cutting off the graphic. So Sam Rice knew EXACTLY what he was doing,
that tv and the internet et al would always be forced to show his name.
Genius!
So remember - it's not always just about attaining your goals, since
sometimes when you crap out without bothering to actually achieve them,
THAT'S where greatness truly lies!
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