For my first post, I respond to the question, "Have you ever been in a situation in which you were stretched to your own limits of performance or endurance?".
As the answer of this question, I could refer to a qualifying competition of the best soccer players in Shiga. In the competition, about 20 players were selected from all of the players of the same age as the players representing Shiga.
I went to the competition with my teammates and surprised first to see too many players who were coming to the competition. Then, I was convinced that I had to perform as hard as possible in order to be selected as the representative player of Shiga. Although I was tense before the competition, I was able to do my best and succeeded to perform in it. As a result, I was able to be selected as the player representing Shiga.
What did help me get through this competition?
Self-confidence. Trying to be confident during my performance. Thinking of myself as the best player who are deserves to be selected as the representative player.
Optimism. Trying hard to believe that I can take another chance when I have made mistakes in the soccer game. Having a positive attitude must help me do a good performance.
Good communication. Creating good communication with other players of my team. Even though they are also my rival actually, I have to keep good communication with them and try to score goals in the game.
From my experience, these qualities were needed to be succeed in the competition. Moreover, I am sure that these are essential qualities to get though a difficult situation outside of the soccer field.
Hi Hiroki,
返信削除Thank you so much for creating a blog and being one of the very first ones to post.
You are showing good leadership skills already!
It is said that the most important way to build self esteem (confidence in your own abilities) is to be challenged like you were with soccer. To have an event that you must train for and be nervous about but then succeed with. By doing this over and over we gain the confidence that we can achieve higher and higher goals.
Ken
Hiroki,
返信削除I have never imaged how the sports players are thinking and feeling before
reading your post; it gives me the new view point to me. Thank you.
You have analyzed your experience well; explaining how you felt in the
competition and focusing on 3 elements what led you to the representative.
Good job!
I'd like to learn how I can gain the self-confidence; it is hard for me to
have it individually.
Chikako