Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.
Bad times can make you bitter or better.
Always think of passing the ball before shooting it.
The time to prepare isn't after you have been given the opportunity. It's long before that opportunity arises. Once the opportunity arrives, it's too late to prepare.
Just do the best you can. No one can do more than that.
Acquire peace of mind by making the effort to become the best of which you are capable.