It’s another big competition weekend for Sweet Adelines in several regions. And of course, for all NHL hockey fans, it’s another week of playoff action. The Vancouver Canucks, who have now advanced to the Western Conference Final , have finally locked into their winning competition formula with their mantra “one-game-at-a-time”. That mindset focuses them solely on being present, in each moment of each game, which removes the dramatic interference that comes when thinking ahead to the “outcome”.
As Centre Ryan Kesler said, “We can’t look at the big picture because it gets overwhelming. If we just have that mindset of focusing on every game, we’ll be fine.” The Canucks admitted didn’t start living that philosophy until Game 6 of their first-round series against the Chicago Blackhawks where they almost blew a 3-0 series lead. Players acknowledged that they had been looking ahead to the next series, and had counted the ‘Hawks out.
If your Quartet or chorus is heading into competition remember to adopt the Canuck’s advice and stay 100% focused in the present moment. That’s where the magic happens!
‘Unhook from the future. Attraction works in the present, not in the future.’ – Thomas Leonard
