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Meaning
The speaker is saying that people can get distracted by performing the appearance of effort instead of fully focusing on competing. The quote suggests that success comes from committing to the contest directly, rather than overthinking the process.
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Who It Was Said To
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Max Fried.
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About Max Fried
American baseball pitcher
Max Fried is an American professional baseball pitcher, active in Major League Baseball. He made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves in 2017 and later pitched for the New York Yankees. A left-handed starter, Fried is known for his work on the mound at the highest level of the sport. The available facts place him in the modern era of American baseball, with his career marked by his debut in 2017 and his move to the Yankees.
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