“In tennis,” shared Roger Federer recently at a commencement address, “perfection is impossible. In the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches… Now, what percentage of points do you think I won in those matches? Only 54%. In other words, even top ranked tennis players win barely more than half of the points they play.
So here’s why I’m telling you this. When you’re playing a point, it has to be the most important thing in the world and it is. But when it’s behind you, it’s behind you. This mindset is really crucial, because it frees you to fully commit to the next point and the next point after that with intensity, clarity, and focus.”
In all our lives we lose points. It could be a client, a job, a race, even a relationship. But what is behind us is behind us. Looking backwards is not where the next point is being played.
——
To download or share a free copy of my new book How to Feel (a little better): 50 Ideas for 2024 CLICK HERE.
If you know someone who might like to receive a daily email of On Emotions CLICK HERE.
On Emotions 