Lou Gehrig Speech-A

Lou Gehrig considered himself to be the luckiest man on earth, although he had recently been diagnosed with a neurological disorder that had, and still has, no cure. Who could blame Gehrig for considering that though? He was unshakably optimistic while drawing from his past. Despite his “bad break”, he truly believed he had a lot to life for; life blessings, little somethings, and the wonderful people he had met along the way. Aside from Gehrig alluding to his medical condition, he does not mention one bad memory from his past.
Some might wonder if Gehrig was covering up painful recollections with his overly optimistic tone. After all, he refrains from mentioning anything pessimistic. To receive nothing but kindness and encouragement from his fans, to work with some of the greatest names in baseball, to be loved and cherished by his family, to have a rival team send him a gift! Is it possible that Gerhig could have been covering up the pain in his life with his optimism? Yes, however, his humility and genuine gratefulness push him to a level of true optimism. Gehrig’s simple enthusiasm about his life makes his optimism seem real, and he recognizes that “…I might have been given a bad break, but I have an awful lot to live for!” Lou Gehrig truly did consider himself to be the luckiest man on earth.