# 🔗 Re: Clutch

- Author: @gurupanguji
- Date: 2026-07-13
- URL: https://gurupanguji.com/blog/2026/07/13/re-clutch/
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> There are really only two things that build clutch. Practice hard enough that it becomes second nature. And learn to embrace the big moment rather than shrink from it.
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> We don’t face NBA Finals. But we face big meetings, big weeks, big decisions. And in the long run, the ability to show up in those clutch moments that add up.

*Source:* [Clutch](https://alearningaday.blog/2026/07/04/clutch/)

All good advice that also should come with one more: 

- No clutch moment ever matters in the long run

As a result, train hard to train hard - and enjoy the process. But know that everything WILL NOT be a win and most of it matters very little. 

This is not a _nihilistic_ opinion. But one to ensure that life is more than winning - it's about experiencing - win, loss, joy, sorrow, happiness, grief. The joy of winning is tremendous - it's a great validation of all the hard work you've put in. 

That doesn't mean that a win is _needed_ to justify that hard work though. 

At least that's what I think. ymmv.