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Let go of attachment to winning or losing from "summary" of The Inner Game of Tennis (50th Anniversary Edition) by W. Timothy Gallwey
When we become overly attached to winning or losing, our focus shifts from the task at hand to the desired outcome. This attachment creates unnecessary pressure and anxiety, hindering our performance on the tennis court. It is essential to detach ourselves from the idea of winning or losing and instead focus on the present moment. By letting go of this attachment, we free ourselves from the fear of failure and the pressure to succeed. When we are fixated on winning, we are more likely to become self-critical and judgmental of our performance. This negative self-talk can be detrimental to o...
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