← Writings Competing · Mindset — June 22, 2025

Compete, don't carry the outcome

“When I play, I will compete hard and I will focus on the match, not about the consequences of what could happen if I won or lost.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, June 22, 2025
Notebook page — June 22, 2025

Transcript

Today, I am playing the doubles and singles tournament. I will go out today with energy and enthusiasm. I will try to separate myself from the mentality that I owe it to my partner to win. When I play, I will compete hard and I will focus on the match, not about the consequences of what could happen if I won or lost. This attitude will not just help me but also will support my partner as well. In my singles, I will focus on moving forward and back to hit the ball at its peak, as this was an issue yesterday in both of my matches.