"He responded, "I'm neither. I play to figure things out. I play to learn something." When you fixate on winning or losing or some other external outcome, it takes you out of the present. It makes it impossible to enter a flow state. It makes you fragile. But when you adopt a mindset of curiosity and growth, it relieves pressure and helps you stay anchored in the moment."
"But when you adopt a mindset of curiosity and growth, it relieves pressure and helps you stay anchored in the moment. Kobe Bryant was known for his killer instinct-The Mamba Mentality-and yet, even he recognized the difference between the finite game and the infinite game. The finite game is time-bound; there are winners and losers. The infinite game knows no end; the only goal is to keep playing, keep learning, and keep discovering."
Excellence arises from sustained curiosity, resilience, and love of the process rather than fixation on outcomes, talent, or ideal circumstances. Fixating on winning or losing pulls attention from the present, blocks flow states, and creates fragility. A growth-oriented, curious mindset reduces pressure and anchors attention in the moment, enabling learning and durable performance. The infinite-game perspective prioritizes ongoing play, discovery, and learning over finite wins and losses. Emphasizing process and continuous improvement fosters long-term satisfaction and sustainable greatness even amid chaos and imperfect conditions.
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