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When asked about the routine, Bowman said: “If you were to ask Michael what’s going on in his head before competition, he would say he’s not really thinking about anything. He’s just following the program. But that’s not right. It’s more like his habits have taken over. When the race arrives, he’s more than halfway through his plan and he’s been
... See moreGreg Mckeown • Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Winner’s Games vs Loser’s Games:
Amateur Wins: Determined by the accumulation of mistakes resulting from a lack of skill and/or lesser ability - Play the Loser’s Game
Professional Wins: Determined by the accumulation of points scored by exceptional skill and/or superior ability - Play the Winner’s Game
Most of the time, it’s not about having a gift. It’s about having grit. In tennis, like in life, discipline is also a talent. And so is patience.
Trusting yourself is a talent. Embracing the process—loving the process—is a talent. Managing your life, managing yourself.
Reflect
The next morning, Striegel and Loehr told me about their concept of Stress and Recovery. The physiologists at LGE had discovered that in virtually every discipline, one of the most telling features of a dominant performer is the routine use of recovery periods. Players who are able to relax in brief moments of inactivity are almost always the ones
... See moreJosh Waitzkin • The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance
Somebodies are not determined by whether they won or lost. Somebodies are people who go for it with all they have. If you go for it with all you have, Iciss Tillis—not just in the games, but in practice too—you will already be a somebody.