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You might enjoy “How Tracy Austin Broke my Heart”[0] by David Foster Wallace. He reads her (young tennis phenom) autobiography and it’s filled with this type of language.

He wonders if, in order to be a top tier athlete, they almost have to think this way. Simple, repeatable mantras drilled into their conscious and subconscious. Too much thinking would throw them off.

[0]: https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.psu.edu/dist/7/59784/fil...




Acclaimed writer criticized tennis player for bad writing.


That was a fantastic essay. Thanks for sharing.




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