← Writings Mindset · Training — July 15, 2024

Learn from mistakes, don't spiral

“The only bad thing that can come out of mistakes is not learning from them.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, July 15, 2024
Notebook page — July 15, 2024

Transcript

Today, I am getting the opportunity to train with amazing coaches and players. I am grateful for this opportunity to play, and I will think about that when I get frustrated. My mistakes show me where I need to improve and encourage me to focus better. The only bad thing that can come out of mistakes is not learning from them. I recognize that I didn't have good focus yesterday because I would get frustrated and spiral instead of taking time to reset.

I have an obligation to my parents, my coaches, and my future self to learn from my mistakes and be smarter today. I will stay positive and energetic. When I feel my focus wavering, I will go to my towel and mentally reset.

My coaching voice will remind me that competition helps me understand who I am and what I can become. I don't want to be somebody who will get angry at the slightest inconvenience. I am using practice today to work on my emotional stability.