On a whim, I told myself that on my next attempt, success or failure was irrelevant. At some point, I framed this experience for myself in terms of simple arithmetic: When I added (determination, grit, self-confidence, desire), I failed. When I took away (the desire for success), my body moved with greater fluidity and naturalness. I enjoyed it more as well, which, as an athlete of 30 years, I didn’t think was possible. Reading about what top athletes considered the ideal state of mind led me to a few surprising conclusions.

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Persons: ”, Ken Ravizza, “ Organizations: Reading