← Writings Competing · Mindset — June 30, 2024

Treat the match like a quiz

“But I still might not win - and that is okay.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, June 30, 2024
Notebook page — June 30, 2024

Transcript

Today, I am getting the opportunity to play in a tournament. I will be energetic and focused starting from the warmup. I will practice ripping the ball in the warmup, otherwise I won't be ready to attack in the match. I will be positive and try to stay focused in the warm-up, Like yesterday, my warmup will be a glimpse into my match.

I have an obligation to my parents, my coaches, and my future self to treat this match like a quiz. It is just a benchmark to see how well I apply the things I work on in practice. There are no real repercussions if I lose the match, but it will benefit me a lot to work on the things I practice every day.

My coaching voice will remind me that winning happens by itself I simply perform. I will do what I need to, and if I execute well, then I will have a better chance. But I still might not win - and that is okay.