← Writings Mindset · Competing — January 16, 2025

Bring it back to fun

“I will NOT get wrapped up in the outcome of the match.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, January 16, 2025
Notebook page — January 16, 2025

Transcript

Today, I am going to be playing a match with one of my friends. This is my chance to practice the things I have been working on this week, in a competitive setting. I will NOT get wrapped up in the outcome of the match. While I want to win, of course, that is not the best mindset. If I focus on what things I should focus on to win and to improve, I will play much better, If I do find myself getting wrapped up in winning or losing, I will try to revert back to just trying to enjoy the match. I will smile, and say nice shot if he hits one. This will take away the thoughts of the results and bringing it back to having fun.