Focus more on what you control and less on the results.
I have always been an avid tennis fan. Several years ago, there was an American player who helped reinstall good sportsmanship into the American game. I grew up watching Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe. I found their antics entertaining, for sure. But not everyone did.
Then this new kid came along. He was tall, talented, and humble. His name is Jim Courier. Though he rose to the top of the ranks in world tennis, he was an even better sportsman than he was a tennis player. He never disrespected his opponent. One day, he was asked to define good sportsmanship. This was his response:
“Sportsmanship for me is when a guy walks off the court and you really can’t tell whether he won or lost when he carries himself with pride either way.”
That is a word about sportsmanship. But it also speaks to consistency. Don’t get too high on good days or too low on bad days. The Bible says it like this: “Stand firm. Let nothing move you” (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Recovery Step: Whether you just had a great day or a lousy day, stand firm. Keep moving forward. Keep your head up. Just take the next step.
