The Inner Game
Here's a more vivid expression of this idea by ancient philosopher Chuang Tzu:. It's what I gave my students when they asked "How do I get an A?"
When an archer is shooting for nothing
He has all his skill.
If he shoots for a brass buckle
He is already nervous.
If he shoots for a prize of gold
He goes blind
Or sees two targets –
He is out of his mind!
His skill has not changed. But the prize
Divides him. He cares.
He thinks more of winning
Than of shooting –
And the need to win
Drains him of power.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing Soren.
I enjoy your posts. Thank you!
Best advice I was ever given as I was about to nevously speak in front of a crowd years ago:
"Let them love you".... completly & forever flipped for me...
Here's a more vivid expression of this idea by ancient philosopher Chuang Tzu:. It's what I gave my students when they asked "How do I get an A?"
When an archer is shooting for nothing
He has all his skill.
If he shoots for a brass buckle
He is already nervous.
If he shoots for a prize of gold
He goes blind
Or sees two targets –
He is out of his mind!
His skill has not changed. But the prize
Divides him. He cares.
He thinks more of winning
Than of shooting –
And the need to win
Drains him of power.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing Soren.
I enjoy your posts. Thank you!
Best advice I was ever given as I was about to nevously speak in front of a crowd years ago:
"Let them love you".... completly & forever flipped for me...