← Writings Competing · Mindset — December 13, 2024

Head in the game, not the crowd

“For now, I will just keep my head in the game and try not to consider the crowd's reaction.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, December 13, 2024
Notebook page — December 13, 2024

Transcript

Today, I am playing an exhibition. This is my first time playing with a crowd and playing an exhibition, so I will try to enjoy the experience. I haven't been playing much this past week, so I don't have any crazy expectations. I will push myself hard and I will play with confidence. I will try not to think too much about the crowd until I have more experience. For now, I will just keep my head in the game and try not to consider the crowd's reaction.