It is not the person -- or team -- that has to be good, but the one that wants to be good that ultimately gains the victory. What I'm saying, is that the weight of heavy expectations has ruined its share of players.
Left them feeling like a deer in the headlights. Made them freeze in the middle of the game. Gave them a mental block. Left them panic-stricken. . . . However you want to say it, the have-to, have to, have to feeling has torn apart more players and teams than it has ever lifted to glory.
Don't say you have to do it, say you want to. Thirst to be great. Dream of reaching the goal. Want something so bad it's a joy just to go out and pursue it, but don't want it so bad you become a broken person if you don't get it.
You know the old adage, Enjoy the ride.
Never give up on yourself. Keep wanting and plotting, and planning and pursuing. Continue to think you can do it.
Just don't think you have to. Enjoy. Have fun. Be happy. Drowning in your tears is a poor way to fill a swimming pool to swim in, but laughing in the rain just might get it done.
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