← Writings Competing · Mindset — September 5, 2024

Accept the challenge, not the victim mentality

“I hope my opponent plays well so that I can be challenged, and I will accept the challenge with a positive mindset, not a victim's mentality.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, September 5, 2024
Notebook page — September 5, 2024

Transcript

Today, I am playing a match with a new player I have never met. It is necessary that I stay positive and confident on court. While I didn't play yesterday, I will not care how well I play. I am going out to enjoy the sport. I hope my opponent plays well so that I can be challenged, and I will accept the challenge with a positive mindset, not a victim's mentality.