Play Within Myself 238
So many years of competing. Lots of successful matches. More wins than I ever could have imagined.
And there is still that voice tucked away deep in the corner of my mind that has doubt.
So many years of competing. Lots of successful matches. More wins than I ever could have imagined.
And there is still that voice tucked away deep in the corner of my mind that has doubt.
The harder the practice, the greater the adversity, the happier I am.
First match later today. Slight breeze and an afternoon sun. I am good to go.
And during the process of getting ready to compete, I remind myself to maintain patience with myself. The fact that I have found my game through eliminating unnecessary parts may be a story of the past. I have changed. Now, I see, that finding Bob has a lot to do with throwing a lot of new ideas into a big pot. Stirring the pot. Turning the heat down low and letting it all marinate. In the end it will be what it is. A new me. A better version.
Who would have thought that at nearly 67 years old this dog could learn new tricks? Actually, I would have. With “kaizen” as my mission, each day takes me to a better version of myself on the court.