A little boy put on his baseball uniform and went outside to play, chanting “I’m the best baseball hitter in the world!” He throws the ball in the air, swings and misses. Strike one!
He adjusts his hat and says, “I’m the best baseball hitter in the world!”
He throws the ball in the air, swings and misses. Strike two!
He adjusts his hat a little more, takes a couple of practice swings and says, “I’m the best baseball hitter in the world!”
Once more, he throws the ball in the air, swings and misses again. Strike three!
He thinks for a few moments about what just took place, then says, “I’m the best pitcher in the world!”