once a competitor learns to overcome the fear of failing, his chances of succeeding increase dramatically.
One must do all he can during training to be ready for the event ahead, is the process by which one gets ready that matters, the outcome is not the central point of attention, so that success or failure is what comes after an honest effort, without fear of failure, all that goes in the process is to move one forward, with focus on the task at hand, at every challenge an opportunity to practice mental-strength, self-belief, and with this approach, the best of you on that day will come, and no matter the outcome, one must feel proud of the effort of knowing that nothing was left on the table. Don’t be upset of failure, be upset of not trying your best.
