← Writings Competing · Body language — February 17, 2025

Stay calm no matter what

“I will not react. I WILL STAY CALM NO MATTER WHAT HE DOES.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, February 17, 2025
Notebook page — February 17, 2025

Transcript

Today, I am playing a lineup to decide whether I play 2 or 3. The player, while not a pusher, is very consistent and I will have chances to be aggressive. I will make sure that I will stick to my game-style for the full match, as that is how I will play my best. He can be a frustrating personality to play and he might make bad calls or do annoying things. I will not react. I WILL STAY CALM NO MATTER WHAT HE DOES. It gives him energy if his opponents get frustrated and it makes him play better. No matter what happens in the match, I will make no negative reactions, I know that this match will have pressure attached, I will not worry about outcomes, If I will play the way I want and act the way I want, I will consider the day as a success.