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What was the primary emotional challenge the author describes facing during the minor league baseball season?
What was the primary emotional challenge the author describes facing during the minor league baseball season?
- The loneliness of being the oldest player on the team and feeling disconnected.
- The internal and external voices of doubt and discouragement. (correct)
- The physical exhaustion from the demanding travel and game schedule.
- The pressure from coaches and management to improve performance.
How did the opposing team, the Legends, attempt to negatively affect the author's performance?
How did the opposing team, the Legends, attempt to negatively affect the author's performance?
- By intentionally hitting the author with pitches during the games.
- By spreading rumors about the author among his teammates.
- By lodging formal complaints about the author's behavior to the league officials.
- By displaying embarrassing images and clips of the author on the video screens. (correct)
What was the significance of the RiverDogs' mascot, Charlie T., Tebowing on the field and wearing eye black with John 3:16 written on it?
What was the significance of the RiverDogs' mascot, Charlie T., Tebowing on the field and wearing eye black with John 3:16 written on it?
- It was a direct jab at the author's well-known faith and public displays of it. (correct)
- It was a tribute to other religious athletes who had played for the RiverDogs.
- It was a marketing strategy to attract religious fans to the games.
- It was a display of religious solidarity with the author.
According to the author, what is a practical method to combat the negative voices of doubt and criticism?
According to the author, what is a practical method to combat the negative voices of doubt and criticism?
What analogy does the author use to describe his relationship with God, emphasizing the personal and loving nature of this relationship?
What analogy does the author use to describe his relationship with God, emphasizing the personal and loving nature of this relationship?
According to the author, what is the ultimate source of encouragement and confidence in the face of adversity?
According to the author, what is the ultimate source of encouragement and confidence in the face of adversity?
What does the author suggest is a common outcome when individuals pursue significant goals or try something different?
What does the author suggest is a common outcome when individuals pursue significant goals or try something different?
What was the author's reaction to seeing announcements and images on the screen related to the NFL draft while he was playing minor league baseball?
What was the author's reaction to seeing announcements and images on the screen related to the NFL draft while he was playing minor league baseball?
What did the author reiterate that his father would say to him when he was struggling with being away from family to play baseball?
What did the author reiterate that his father would say to him when he was struggling with being away from family to play baseball?
What is the central theme that the author emphasizes throughout the passage regarding personal identity and self-perception?
What is the central theme that the author emphasizes throughout the passage regarding personal identity and self-perception?
What action does the author describe as being ineffective and pointless when frustrated after a poor performance at bat?
What action does the author describe as being ineffective and pointless when frustrated after a poor performance at bat?
What does the author suggest individuals do when they become aware of negative or discouraging internal voices?
What does the author suggest individuals do when they become aware of negative or discouraging internal voices?
What is the lesson from the author's experience at the Atlanta Thrashers hockey game directly after winning the Heisman Trophy?
What is the lesson from the author's experience at the Atlanta Thrashers hockey game directly after winning the Heisman Trophy?
According to the author, what happens if negativity, loneliness, or questions are not blocked out?
According to the author, what happens if negativity, loneliness, or questions are not blocked out?
What does the author suggest will happen over time as one consistently speaks positively into their life?
What does the author suggest will happen over time as one consistently speaks positively into their life?
Flashcards
Challenges and voices
Challenges and voices
When facing challenges, voices of doubt and discouragement will emerge, regardless of past successes.
Speaking truth
Speaking truth
Speaking truth and vocalizing faith can shift your mindset and outlook, blocking out negativity and fostering encouragement.
Focus on God's Voice
Focus on God's Voice
Focus on the voice of God, who has a plan for your life, rather than voices of self-doubt, enemies, or insecurity.
Trust in God
Trust in God
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Live by God's Word
Live by God's Word
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God's view vs. Others
God's view vs. Others
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Adopted by God
Adopted by God
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Handling Discouragement
Handling Discouragement
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Believe in God's plan
Believe in God's plan
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Study Notes
- The author emphasizes the importance of self-perception based on faith rather than external opinions.
Baseball Season Challenges
- The author recounts a challenging period during his first minor league season in May 2017 with the Fireflies.
- The team traveled extensively along the East Coast, facing teams like the West Virginia Power, Charleston RiverDogs, and Lexington Legends.
- Despite the team's mixed performance, the author struggled individually, facing difficulties at bat.
Coping with Public Scrutiny
- The production staff of the Lexington Legends created humorous content at the author's expense, displaying images and clips on the video screens.
- Similar incidents occurred at other away games, with announcers and mascots using theatrics to mock him.
- The author reflects on the temptation to give in to insults and self-doubt during challenging times.
- He recalls struggling with balancing his baseball aspirations with concerns for his father's well-being.
Managing Internal and External Voices
- The author acknowledges the presence of both internal and external "voices" that can affect one's mindset.
- These voices include the Enemy's lies, critics' discouragement, and self-doubt.
- The author advises believing in God's plan and purpose during challenging times, referencing Ephesians 2:10 and Psalm 119:114.
Practical Strategies for Strengthening Faith
- The author advises speaking truth into one's life, like King David (1 Samuel 30:6).
- The author highlights the positive impact of verbal encouragement on mindset and outlook.
- The author suggests choosing positivity over negativity, using personal motivation and affirmation, and trusting he will get on a winning streak.
- Focus and time are important for speaking into your life.
Recognizing One's Identity in God
- The author emphasizes controlling the volume of external voices and prioritizing the voice of God.
- The author describes God as his heavenly Father, emphasizing forgiveness, communication, discipline, protection, and sacrifice.
- The author addresses those with negative experiences with their earthly fathers, highlighting God's unwavering love and support.
- Through faith in Jesus, believers are adopted into God’s family and become children of the king of the world who will forever reign.
The Importance of God's Opinion
- The author stresses that God's opinion is more important than what others say or do.
- The author shares a personal experience of attending a hockey game after winning the Heisman Trophy and getting a bad reaction from the crowd.
- He recounts assurances of support from coaches and general managers that ultimately proved meaningless.
- The author advises against allowing negative voices to taint God's truth, citing Psalm 62:8.
Living with Confidence
- The author shares Bible verses (Psalm 139:14, Galatians 3:26, Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 139:5, Exodus 19:5, Jeremiah 31:3, 1 Thessalonians 1:4) to support idea of choosing to live based on what God says.
- The author encourages readers to live confidently, securely, and trust in God's love, care, plan, and purpose.
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