I do better on the first three takes; I won't be better at 20 takes.
The only privilege star kids enjoy is a good launch. That, of course, is important.
We've got to be outstanding when we start and let other people chase against us.
I think that's why I was able to do well in the beginning: because it was such a foreign thing. People frame it in a negative way, like, 'For Asian-Americans there's no one out there, so that must be really bad for you.' No, I benefited from it.
Early goals make us more confident and energetic for the rest of the game.
The biggest chance to overtake is in the first two laps of a race. Later on will always be more difficult.
The first blow is half the battle.
Right now, you know, it's not about the refs or anything else, it's about hitting first, getting on the run and never looking back.
If you get off to a good start, even if you get the run-rate down a bit in the middle overs, if you are set till the end, you can do the most damage.
I think sometimes you get given a good pile of goodwill, and it's whether you use it up in the first six months or spread it out over a career.
I think scoring first is huge in the postseason.
The first goal is always very important.
Up a set and 2-0 it's definitely a situation where a little match practice would've helped, so I'm disappointed but think I can take some positives from the first set and the start of the second.
