Saturday, November 23, 2013

Game Time Vows

"Alertness is a measure of how many nows you are alert to in a given period. The result is simple: you become more aware of what is going on as you learn to keep your attention in the now."
W. Timothy Gallwey
The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance


"One of the best ways to create desire in yourself is to learn to really enjoy your own performance of skills well done."

Kirk Mango
Becoming A True Champion: Achieving Athletic Excellence From The Inside Out


"...if you stay focused on the immediate and realistic options that are open to you, you can transform even the most extreme situations in to meaningful experiences."

Ron Brafman
Succeeding When You're Suppose To Fail: The 6 Enduring Principles Of High Achievement



When the game begins, make three mental vows to yourself.

Now - Be Present 
Have the presence of mind to be aware of what is happening at every moment.

Wow - Be Positive
Continuously remind yourself why you are enjoying playing this game and what you admire about yourself as a player.

Pow - Be Proactive
Always focus on your task or responsibility at each moment, and decide how you can make the greatest impact. 



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