detailed Arcadian mindset notes

Detailed Mindset Notes

embrace your inner "smile". you are not peco
you are fundamentally driven by the need for a better opponent
you find love for the game through others. you embrace the game as instrument of discovery above all else
the core of your energy is the desire to bring the best melee to someone else so that they can match/mirror you

general preparation:
-- focus strictly on the match in front of me; make sure i'm not looking at a screen until i have to if very important match
	1. strategy
	2. unique tactics
	3. tilt points
	4. heightened awareness points
	5. envision self executing

situation specifics
what happens if i'm in winner's side top 8
-- be gratified that you have a second chance if you need it
-- this is proof that against all odds, you've made it into a more secure position
-- that being said, the worst thing to do would be worry about the expectations and power of your position
	1. long inhale, short exhale.
	2. accept it. envision the fear and the anxiety as an object then hug it with your mind-self
	2. your fear is natural. it is a sign that you are a human; stroke the fear...
	3. now imagine absorbing the fear and changing colors. you are now more whole. you accept the fear
	and now the fear shall not control you. you have now forgiven yourself for any outcome, and are
	strictly engaged in doing your best in engaging an outcome

what happens if i'm in loser's side top 8
-- the worst thing would be to focus on how far i have to go, how much energy i need/how i'm coming short
	1. deep breaths. diaphragmatic.
	2. the goal is not to win the best way possible, it's to win at all. the struggle becomes much
	more human when you're running out of strength. embrace that feeling -- strive at all costs, accept
	all results.
	2a. speak out loud to yourself, and speak exactly. a mantra: "i only need enough, i don't need it all." x 3.
	same breathing pattern, very slowly. really draw out the words.
	3. short run and push ups to break negative thoughts. envelop yourself in the physicality of the motions.
	put on some rhythmic music that you're familiar with (but not too familiar), and try to sing along.

what happens if i'm down 0-2 in a set (between games)
-- go to restroom, splash cold water.
-- mantra: "one chance at a time leads to one stock at a time leads to one game at a time." x 3, build speed as you say it.
-- deep breaths, from diaphragm.. need strength.

what happens if i was up 2-0 but they're coming back (between games)
-- long inhale, short exhale.
	1. close eyes. take a bit to find emotional self. take him on a date, ask him questions. imagine
	a beach, sunset, wine, shrimp scampi, two person table.
	2. use the most significant item that you found out from your date to program self 1. in essence,
	use the emotion as an indicator of where to start for adjusting your game (including which observations
	of the opponent's behavior to include)
	3. mantra: "i love myself. i trust myself." x 3, slow. smile more each time you do it.

what happens if i'm in a losing position when i didn't expect to be
-- use this as an opportunity to test your fortitude.
-- you are now being challenged differently. rise up.

review confidence stuff and mirth stuff
"On expectations and facing others' confidence - it's okay to be nervous and to be distraught that little is expected of you,
but remember that they'll never be you. Have more faith - your lack of progress is not any reason for a lack of faith in yourself.
Remember MADD Asheville! You have things you've been working on and things you've been learning. If someone is playing good and is
confident, it's way more fun to play him because you get an even better chance to test yourself and your plans.