Episode description

In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss self-compassion. Self-compassion is a process that tennis players can/should embrace during matches, practices, and throughout their tennis development. Topics discussed in this episode include: awareness/mindfulness, maintaining perspective during the countless ups and downs that tennis players face throughout their careers, and the inevitability of having to deal with missed shots and mistakes during matches.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

Speech by David Foster Wallace - “This is Water” - https://youtu.be/8CrOL-ydFMI

Information and Resources on Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff - https://self-compassion.org/

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