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But now the game is finally here and we can focus on the big game everyone has been talking about, that we've been looking forward to.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[110],{"id":111,"tag":112},4249267,{"id":113,"tag_name":114},4669,"far",{"id":116,"quote_text":117,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":118,"source":119,"quote_tag":120,"commentary":126},1251019,"We try not to look too far ahead. We've had some big games come before in this season. We had to take care of (Boston College) and N.C. State and now the game is finally here and we can focus on that big game everybody has been talking about. 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Currie's statement suggests that her team has been successful in past big games by not getting caught up in the hype or pressure of upcoming matches.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset in your own life, try to acknowledge and separate your anticipatory thoughts from your current actions. Instead of allowing yourself to get bogged down in worry about what's coming next, focus on taking deliberate steps toward your immediate goals. By doing so, you'll cultivate a sense of agency over your present moment, much like Currie's team did by staying grounded amidst the excitement surrounding their big game.",{"currentPage":128,"totalPages":17,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":129},1,10]