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Cultivate a sense of detachment from the outcome from "summary" of The Inner Game of Tennis (50th Anniversary Edition) by W. Timothy Gallwey
When you are focused on winning or losing, you are not present in the moment. You are not fully engaged with the task at hand. Your mind is preoccupied with thoughts of the future, rather than paying attention to what is happening right now. This mental state can lead to anxiety, self-doubt, and ultimately, poor performance. By cultivating a sense of detachment from the outcome, you are able to let go of your attachment to winning or losing. Instead of fixating on the end result, you are able to focus on the process of playing the game. You are able to fully immerse yourself in the present moment, al...
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