Describe a time when someone’s words had a lasting impact on you.

 Prompt Response: I was pitching in a tough game last year, a total high-pressure situation, and I just could not locate my curveball to save my life. My mind was racing, and I was about to throw a pitch when Coach Granger called time and walked slowly out to the mound. He didn't even mention the bad pitches; instead, he just quietly said, "Look, a pitcher's best weapon isn't his arm; it's the next pitch." That simple phrase told me to stop dwelling on the mistakes I'd just made and completely focus on the batter in front of me right now. It was like a reset button for my brain, helping me calm down and finish the inning strong with a couple of strikeouts. Whenever I start getting frustrated or overwhelmed, I still tell myself to focus only on the next thing in front of me, whether it's on the mound or in school.


Summary: We started our paragraph on Ambush.


Reflection: A change of mindset can be all that's needed to fix a problem.

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