← Writings Training · Mindset — January 30, 2026

Thinking on my own

“This will allow me to think on my own and problem-solve myself.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, January 30, 2026
Notebook page — January 30, 2026

Transcript

Today, I am going to be playing with Zak and a second player. To prevent the situation from being too artificial, I will try to adjust the practice today. Firstly, I will ask Zak if maybe he could only give me his thoughts on changeovers, or just in general to not be a way for me to get immediate feedback. This will allow me to think on my own and problem-solve myself. Second, I will put something on the line. Not only with this make the practice more interesting, but it will also add pressure, since I usually am pretty relaxed and free when playing them. This might simulate playing other kids or my highschool challenge matches. In the match, I will use the challenge as an incentive and motivation, but my main focus will be finding a way to win and maintaining my composure and identity on the court.