← Writings Competing · Mindset — December 1, 2024

Want to win more than fear losing

“I will want to win more than I am scared to lose.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, December 1, 2024
Notebook page — December 1, 2024

Transcript

Today, I am playing the tournament. I don't know the person I am playing at all, so I will have to adapt during the match. I am hitting well right now (I just finished my warmup) but I will still make sure to start with larger margins. This does NOT mean pushing. I will be very focused on this. If I get an opportunity, I will still attack and I will look for chances. During the match, I will play freely. I have nothing to lose and this is just one match. I will want to win more than I am scared to lose.