Athletes today focus too much on results, rankings and position on the team. Doing so makes it hard to reach their potential, let alone feel satisfied with their game. Result-oriented thinking leads to: fear of failure, fear of success, performance anxiety, and tension.
How can you possibly get away from this result-oriented thinking? You must have a lot of discipline and self-control. Most importantly, it means not caring about missing a shot and willingness to play hard regardless of the outcome. Focus on the process, not the end result. Stick to a plan, play one point at a time, and think process.
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