05/21/2026
If you know what I mean, you are on a good startđ
It took me the longest time to let go of this competitive nature (wanting to win, not wanting to lose) as my driveâŚ.
What my 30years of accumulated experience playing the game â˝ď¸ reminds me over and over is the more you care about the results, the more youâll try harder and take more risks. (There was definitely a period of my â˝ď¸ career that this was worth it)
Can you guess where Iâm going with this?
Basically, what Iâm trying to say is, this mentality increases your risk of getting hurt.
If youâre okay with that, go for it.
But if you know youâre going to regret it (like most bodies over age 30 will), maybe donât take that chance?
If you want to enjoy your sport for longer, not being injured is the đ feature for the joy of playing.
If this is important to you, you must learn to make better decisions.
Donât let your ego or peer-pressure suck you closer to injury.
Play smart, is the name of the game đď¸
If youâre on the same page with me, follow along my journey as I thrive to continue to play â˝ď¸ in my 40s.
Whatâs your experience??