← Writings Training · Mindset — November 13, 2025

Forgiving with myself

“I am still feeling pretty weak, so I will be forgiving with myself.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, November 13, 2025
Notebook page — November 13, 2025

Transcript

Today, I am going to be playing for two hours with Zak. In the first hour, we will train, then in the second hour, we will play a set. I haven't played since Sunday because I have been sick, so I expect to be pretty rusty. I am still feeling pretty weak, so I will be forgiving with myself. I will focus on my footwork, and try to set myself up well for every ball. This will be especially important as I don't have much feel. I will try to apply Zak's critiques quickly, and try to be as mentally engaged as possible if my body isn't 100% physically yet.