Brain Food: Letting Go
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Brain Food: Letting Go
Think big, go after it, and keep your self-status and sense of self-worth strong enough that if you fail a bit—or even fall short of those larger goals much of the time—that you will still have fun trying again. Think big, imagine big, visualize big, and don’t care if anyone sees you succeed or fail—just enjoy the journey.
Michael Linenberger • Master Your Workday Now: Proven Strategi
“Perfection is impossible. In the 1526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches. Now, I have a question for you.
What percentage of points do you think I won in those matches? Only 54%.
In other words, even top-ranked tennis players win barely more than half of the points they play. When you lose every second point on ... See more
What percentage of points do you think I won in those matches? Only 54%.
In other words, even top-ranked tennis players win barely more than half of the points they play. When you lose every second point on ... See more
Here’s what most people think: If I get my goal, I’ll be happy. If I don’t get my goal, I’ll be sad. It’s simply not true: Pain and pleasure are something we need to understand better. Is there pleasure in NOT getting my goal? Yes. Is there pain in GETTING my goal? Yes. This needs to be discussed.
Dan John • Attempts
Performing at the highest level is not about talent, ability, size, speed, facilities, equipment, weather conditions, or even effort. It’s about being free. Free from expectations of self and others, free from criticism, free from fear, and free from “should” and “have to.”