Living in the Moment

Short blog this morning .... something a little different

I have had a life long love affair with the game of tennis, having played competitively and recreationally. After many years of practice I have finally begun to understand the game. Over the last 5 years my game has improved significantly, and even out of shape as I am now, I am playing better than I ever have at my competitive peak. The key learning is to live in the moment, and forget about outcomes. When I was younger, I focused so much on the score, worrying about what people would think if I won or lost. What I learned was that you cannot achieve an outcome if you don't love executing the moments and actions you need to get there.

I have learned to not worry about scores and outcomes. I focus on executing each shot, enjoying a well placed forehand, a good volley, a backhand slice. I can now reach a level of calmness, not having external thoughts and worries, when I play that allows me to perform to my potential which then achieves the outcomes I have so desired.

The learning also applies to the work world. Focusing on your day to day activities, learning to love those and doing the best you can in the moment, is the sure fire way to success. I have been working hard to bring lessons learned from recreation to my day to day business life. I'll keep you posted.