Your spine knows the difference. In the proving mode, you're small and tight, negotiating for the right to show up. In the playing mode, you're already valuable so you can just play. Donovan didn't become great by grinding through fear. He became great when he stopped needing his performance to earn the right to exist. That's when the opportunity showed up.
So true about having fun. The best memories I have of playing a sport are when myself and the rest of the team were having fun. It didn't matter whether it was practice or an actual game. You play better overall, but the more creative side of everyone comes out as well.
I already was a fan of yours, but you're a Pistons fan too?! Even better. That loss was brutal but so much to be excited for next season.
Thanks for the this piece too, fun is something we all should be finding the time and excuse to have more often (we shouldn't need an excuse but c'est la vie)
Your spine knows the difference. In the proving mode, you're small and tight, negotiating for the right to show up. In the playing mode, you're already valuable so you can just play. Donovan didn't become great by grinding through fear. He became great when he stopped needing his performance to earn the right to exist. That's when the opportunity showed up.
Your 9 pts for your “good life” is a great tool for motivation.!
So true about having fun. The best memories I have of playing a sport are when myself and the rest of the team were having fun. It didn't matter whether it was practice or an actual game. You play better overall, but the more creative side of everyone comes out as well.
I already was a fan of yours, but you're a Pistons fan too?! Even better. That loss was brutal but so much to be excited for next season.
Thanks for the this piece too, fun is something we all should be finding the time and excuse to have more often (we shouldn't need an excuse but c'est la vie)