"My dad told me when I went into high school, 'It's not what you do when you walk in the door that matters. It's what you do when you walk out.' That's when you've made a lasting impression"
- Jim Thome
About this Quote
In this quote, Jim Thome's father is imparting a valuable lesson about the significance of one's actions and habits. He is highlighting that it is not almost the initial impression one makes when getting in a new environment, however rather the lasting effect they leave when they leave. This guidance is particularly appropriate for high school students, who are at an important phase in their lives where they are forming their identities and making important choices. Thome's dad is advising him that it is not about fitting in or attempting to impress others, however rather about being real to oneself and leaving a positive mark on those around you. This quote functions as a suggestion to constantly aim to make an enduring and meaningful effect in everything we do.
This quote is written / told by Jim Thome somewhere between August 27, 1970 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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