Success vs. Joy
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I Learn Something New Every Day
At the table I learn something new every day. I believe you must be willing to learn to find the right body-mind combination.
A great player is constantly learning how the actions of the body coordinate with those in the mind. The results of the game matter far less than the process of learning. If you can indeed follow his maxim, you are unlikely to feel anxious.
When Sachin gets bowled for a duck, you see him take a practice swing in the air again. He’s not thinking of the score, but about identifying and eliminating that faulty stroke.