Is my ability what it was at, say, 25 or 30 years old? Probably not, but I like to compete. I like to go out and play the game hard.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Ever since I was a little kid, I was competitive.
Regardless of who you are, what sport you chose, or how much success you achieved, playing the game is all about getting you ready for life.
I'll practice as good as I can, but I know that I play even better, with the qualities I have - leadership, my ability to make something happen in games, winning.
I've been in a competitive situation almost all my life. I've been having a competition with myself and trying to be the best I could be.
I've been athletic since I was a kid. My parents got me playing tennis when I was seven years old and I started to play competitively.
What I think I've been able to do well over the years is play with pain, play with problems, play in all sorts of conditions.
I find myself getting associated with a lot of younger people in the game. I still enjoy playing with them, and I think they still enjoy playing with me. As long as I can stay competitive and have fun doing what I'm doing, I guess I'll keep doing it.
If all goes well and my body reacts well, and I feel I have a good high level to compete amongst the best then I'll come back and play.
The reality is, I'm not 24 or 34 anymore. Things are going to be different when I prepare for and when I compete in an athletic endeavor.
I'm competitive - that's what defines me - and I love it.
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