TCU Baseball 2012 - The Grind

This is the intro video for TCU Baseball 2012; it is a follow up to the 2011 video, "Quiet Confidence".

Special thanks to Coach Schlossnagle and the TCU Athletics Department.

[hbcuhub]

Years later this still gives me chills

[JamieStenhouse]

Still one of the best motivation videos out there

[airforce]

My dog listened to this and now he's a wolf

[vbdood]

"luck is the last dying wish for those why believe that winning can happen by accident. sweat, on the other hand, is for those who know it's a choice." such a great line

[xavierg]

I've played baseball since I was able to pick up a bat, and this motivational speech breaks the barrier beyond the game, and relates to my life. All these years later, as I struggle to "Grind" through my path in becoming a doctor, this speech still holds meaning, and pushes me.

[GrogsLax]

"the laws of physics are merely a suggestion"

gets me every time.

[dzNuTz]

As a forme baseball player. This video helped me so much during my career, I worked my ass off at a state champion contender high school for four years and eventually earned a scholarship to the University of Kansas to play. I lost that scholarship because I lost my way, hit the bars way too often and hit the books less than I should have. For all of you that still have the PRIVELEGE of playing the game, take it from me, do not take it for granted. No matter how talented you are, how hard you can throw, how well you hit it can be taken from you at any point. I've been out for a year and I miss the game more than anything in the world. All of you high school kids working your way to the next level work your fucking ass off because when you sign those papers it's the best feeling in the world. But it doesn't stop there guys. It's only the beginning. Remember that

[Quickfr]

Commented on this two summers ago. I was just a sophomore in highschool, channel name Fornix Cribby. After that summer, waking up every day, and facing "The Grind", I can finally say that I have made it. I was given scholarship to UCLA, after 3 months of no responses from TCU, I decided I would take the step towards becoming part of the Bruin squad, only 3 days before heading up to the campus to sign, I was called by a TCU Scout, he said that he had wanted to meet with me, the day I was supposed to go to the UCLA campus. I immediately booked the trip to Texas, and now am proud to be a part of the 2017 squad at TCU. Can't wait to feel the grind more and more, love it every day. Go Hornfrogs!

[BlazerManiacNumber]

These words can be applied to anything in life. Not just athletics, this is true for academics, career advancement, the pursuit of a passion. These words are incredible.

[royheels]

I am starting MED SCHOOL this fall - for most people being a doctor is NOT worth it.  i'm 25.. I have 4 years of med school n ill be in 250k of debt while studying 80 hours a week.  I want to do cardiothoracic surgery - that's 8 YEARS of residency training until you can get a full license (6 year surgery + 2 year fellowship).  Ill be THIRTY SEVEN when I get my first actual job and start paying off my loans. I am pretty athletic and there is NO way i'm giving up my body even with what's in store.  the only hope I have is ironically NOT the money, job security, social standing, etc i MIGHT get if I follow through and succeed - it's the respect, the adherence, and the love of the JOURNEY.. the GRIND. Can't wait!

[ivanprats]

Rise and shine.

6 a.m. and your hand can't make it to the alarm clock before the voices in your head start telling you that it's too early, too dark and too cold to get out of bed. Aching muscles lie still in rebellion pretending not to hear your brain commanding them to move. A legion of voices is shouting their unanimous permission for you to hit that snooze button and go back to dreamland. But you didn't ask for their opinion. The voice you have chosen to listen to is one of defiance. The voice that says there was a reason you set that alarm in the first place. So sit up, put your feet on the floor and don't look back because we've got work to do.

Welcome to the grind.

For what is each day but a series of conflicts between the right way and the easy way. 10.000 streams fan out like a river delta before you, each one promising the path of least resistance. Thing is, you're headed upstream, and when you make that choice, when you decide to turn your back on what's comfortable and safe and what someone called common sense, well that's day one. From there it only gets tougher, so just make sure this is something you want because the easy way out will always be there, ready to wash you away, all you have to do is pick up your feet...

But you aren't going to, are you? With each step comes the decision to take another. You are on your way now, but this is no time to dwell on how far you've come. You are on a fight against an opponent you can't see but oh you can feel among your heels cant you? feel him breathing down your neck. You know what that is? That's you. Your fears, your doubts, and insecurities, all ganged up like a firing squad ready to shoot you out of the sky. But don't lose heart, while they are not easily defeated they are far from invincible.

Remember, this is the grind, a battle royale between you and your mind, your body and the devil on your shoulders telling you this is just a game, this is just a waste of time, your opponents are stronger than you. Drown out the voice of uncertainty with the sound of your own heartbeat, burn away your self-doubt with the fire deep beneath you. Remember what we are fighting for and never forget that momentum is a cruel mistress, she can turn on a dime with the smallest mistake, she is ever searching for the weak place in your armor, that one tiny thing you forgot to prepare for. So as long as the devil is hiding the details the question remains: Is that all you got? Are you sure?... And when the answer is yes. When you have done all you can to prepare yourself for battle, then it's time to go forth and bravely face the enemy, and the enemy within.

Only now you must take that fight into the open, into hostile territory. You are a lion in a field of lions, all humming the same elusive prey with the desperate starvation that says victory is the only thing that can keep you alive. So believe that voice that says that you can run a little faster and you can throw a little harder, that for you, the laws of physics are merely a suggestion.

Luck is the last dying wish of those who wanna believe that winning can happen by accident, sweat, on the other hand, is for those who know its a choice. So decide now, because destiny waits for no man.

And when your time comes and a thousand different voices are trying to tell you: you are not ready for it, listen instead to that lone voice of dissent, one that says you are ready, you are prepared, its all up to you know.

So rise and shine.

[CribbyConcepts]

Funny thing is, this is exactly how my life is. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday I get up at 5:50 do a morning workout with my trainer, then head off to school. I am a 16 year old Sophomore from Newport Beach. Everyone thinks we get anything we want just because we are rich, no, I have worked for everything I have EARNED. And I wouldn't be where I am without this video. TCU is my goal, I have some interests from bigger schools, like UCLA, for baseball. But unless I get myself into TCU I am not satisfied, go HORNFROGS!

[TacoStacks]

This video brings me back to my glory days of baseball. 2012-2014 era

[canadarocksever]

Im a 14 year old going into highschool. My only goal is and has been to make my schools baseball team. I told my self I would do whatever it takes and acquire every skill i need. I then realized that what i was missing wasnt strength or speed, it was motivation. I have watched this every day multiple times because after watching this I am reminded of my goals and have new found energy which helps me reach my goals. I will work hard this summer and do everything I can. Wish me luck!

[fastballrjl]

the day after my highschool team got back from 3rd in state, we were up at the field at 6am preparing for next season. this video is exactly right. Winning isnt luck, its a choice driven by self-motivation. If you really want something, go get it.

[Tankflip]

I still come back to this video for motivation all these years later! Thanks for uploading this!

[chibundu]

Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. I've been listening to this every morning since I first came across it. It's so true and so realistic and really so motivating. Awesome. Awesome job.

[jior]

This may just be the best motivational baseball video ever made.

[ELFFChannel]

"Luck is the last dying wish of those who want to believe that winning can happen by accident"

Gold

[nateharman]

Luck is the last dying wish of those who wanna believe that winning can happen by accident. Sweat, on the other hand, is for those who know it’s a choice.” Is such a hard line