I think it is very important to view life in terms of winning and losing until complete enlightenment has occurred.

The purpose of enlightenment is certainly not the teacher, nor is it you. It doesn't have a purpose. Enlightenment simply exists.

All success in sports and athletics, from the Zen point of view, comes from the mind. No matter what kind of shape your body is in, there is disharmony in the being.

You must consider that there is opposition from other human beings and also non-physical forces that don't want you to succeed.

Meditating everyday is essential. If you meditate every day and learn to control and stop your thoughts, you will become psychic.

If you choose to draw from the inner well of free will, then you can make choices that are outside your current karmic patterns.

When your thoughts come and you're trying to stop them, simply say "No". Learn the mantra "No". Every time a thought comes in your mind ... just say no.