"The Need to Win" by Chuang Tzu

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When an archer is shooting for nothing, 

he has all his skill.

If he shoots for a brass buckle, 

he is already nervous.

If he shoots for a prize of gold, 

he goes blind or sees two targets. 

He is out of his mind!

His skill has not changed, 

but the prize divides him.

He cares.

He thinks more of winning than of shooting.

And the need to win drains him of power.

~Chuang Tzu