And yet as a coach, I know that being fixated on winning (or more likely, not losing) is counterproductive, especially when it causes you to lose control of your emotions. What’s more, obsessing about winning is a loser’s game: The most we can hope for is to create the best possible conditions for success, then let go of the outcome. The ride is a lot more fun that way.
Phil JacksonBasketball is a sport that involves the subtle interweaving of players at full speed to the point where they are thinking and moving as one.
Phil JacksonNo one plays this or any game perfectly. It's the guy who recovers from his mistakes who wins.
Phil Jackson