My wife's nephew's 2nd cousin (by marriage) has some insight on Peyton Manning.

[El Jefe]

Originally Posted by seclark

so, we're one run down, you're the first batter and you're up there swinging? this aint the pony leagues, meat. pull it out of your ass or you're gonna be on the next bus to double-a.
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I'm on it.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by kcchiefsfanGoJC

I'm on it.

Okay, look kid I like you a lot so I'm going to give it to you straight. You're nothing special. You know how many pukes I've seen in my years? You're just one of the hundreds of guys who were blessed by Lady Genetics and was handed a bat and ball as soon as you popped out of the womb.

So how do you become special? You have to BE special? Know what I'm saying? Don't just be one of those pukes trying to get onto the team. Don't be like them. They're normal people. You don't want that. You don't want to be normal. You want to be special. So be different. Do whatever it is they're not doing. It ain't just enough to go to practice, spend time in the film room, and stay and shape. You gotta eat and breathe this stuff, kid.

It's not enough to know you gotta make the switch, either. You gotta want to make the switch. That's why I'm tellin ya to get out of here. Go see your family, get some rest, and clear your mind. And don't come back until you WANT it. Got it?