Pure frustration: The mental game of gliding #FullGliderFlight

The weather wasn't what it was supposed to be, and I struggled to get started on this glider flight. The low points and failed attempts were demoralizing. How did I deal with these setbacks? Glide Aperion has a video from the same day. Check it out:    • Gliding in the Zone | Glider Pilot Psychology   Discover what flying sailplanes is really like. This is the story of a full glider flight, from take-off to landing, shown in time-lapse. It includes voice-over commentary, 3D visualizations, instrument overlays, statistical overlays, 360 video, and post-flight analysis. Flight trace: https://www.weglide.org/flight/332304 3D visualization: https://www.sportstracklive.com/en/sc... 00:00 Intro 00:37 Tow 02:08 Struggling down low 04:20 Pushing into the hills 05:02 Retreat from the hills 06:15 Running north 07:29 Turning around at Redding 07:56 Meeting up with friends 08:42 Another low save 10:31 Final glide 10:47 Lessons learned 11:12 Landing