← Writings Mindset · Competing — August 20, 2024

A bad attitude becomes habit

“But a bad attitude can turn into habit quickly.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, August 20, 2024
Notebook page — August 20, 2024

Transcript

Today, I am playing a practice match right after school. I will try and do a good warmup and be energetic when I get there. I won't get upset regardless of how I play. I am still getting used to playing after school and the mental exhaustion. When I do find myself getting frustrated, I will use my coaching voice to remind me that this one practice match with some random person has no effect on my tennis career. But a bad attitude can turn into habit quickly.