← Writings Mindset — July 14, 2025

Control what you can

“I am performing against myself and I will focus on the things over which I have control.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, July 14, 2025
Notebook page — July 14, 2025

Transcript

Today, I am playing for the first time since Thursday. Since I didn't play for three days, I expect to be pretty rusty. This does not have to mean that I will play bad. I will make the most of what I can control. I will move well to get in the best position that I can to hit the ball. I will bring in my margins and play more consistent tennis. I will focus hard on my intentions before each point, and I will not complain about what is out of my control. I have an opportunity today to prove to myself that taking time off does not mean I will play bad. I am performing against myself and I will focus on the things over which I have control.