Dealing with pride

    "There are two incorrect ways that my pride manifests itself when I'm affected by it, particularly after a loss or criticism. Sometimes I react passionately and lash out, in which case I almost always develop an incredible guilt over that action. Other times, I will just take everything inside and blame myself, and really suffer for that period of time following the rebuke or loss. At my best, I'm able to look at the situation and say I did my best, it wasn't good enough, so I have to learn from it and move on. That way, the third, is the way I have worked to develop over the years."

(from A Season with Coach Dick Bennett, by Eric Ferris)