Fearless

Strive to be fearless. What does that mean?

Begin with examples. The Patriots faced of against the 'Greatest Show on Turf' in 2002, with an unheralded quarterback (Tom Brady) against Kurt Warner and the highest octane offense in the NFL. Virtually no one gave the 14-point underdog a chance...except the Patriots. 

Harvard's women met Stanford at Palo Alto in the 1998 NCAAs as a 16 versus 1 mismatch. That didn't prevent the Crimson from winning. A future ER doctor made the winning basket. 

As an underdog, believe and compete. 

Unheralded doesn't mean untalented. Trust YOUR ability and system. "It's just a game." 

There no shame in defeat but failure to show up frustrates competitors and coaches. 

Lagniappe. Dig to the 'X'