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Effort in the ordinary

“Today, I'll do the ordinary thing extraordinarily well, such as being focused when we are serving or during warmups.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, March 18, 2024
Notebook page — March 18, 2024

Transcript

Today, I will get an opportunity to train with high-level coaches. It is hot today, so I will make sure to bring extra clothes and water to stay hydrated and cool.

I have an obligation to my parents and coaches to give my full effort and intensity the whole day. Even if I may be disappointed because of my tournament, this is the way my results will get better. I have another tournament this week.

I will focus on enjoying the game and training how they want me to play. I will not get wrapped up in results. My coaching voice will remind me that any results will be meaningless and possibly forgotten in a week.

My coaching voice will remind me that I can have fun no matter how difficult the task is. Even when I am getting exhausted during fitness, I can enjoy that I'm improving, and that I'm giving my full effort. I fully understand that losing is a part of the process of getting stronger, better, and tougher. Today, I'll do the ordinary thing extraordinarily well, such as being focused when we are serving or during warmups.