Pure frustration: The mental game of gliding

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?
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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: www.weglide.org/flight/332304
3D visualization: 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