#master players

“Canada’s foremost bridge players were in action in the Crystal Ballroom of the King Edward hotel, Toronto, when they engaged in an international match with a team representing the Bridge Headquarters of New York, which is headed by a master at the game, Milton C. Work. The Canadian team is shown in the layout: (1) Hamlin B. Hatch, considered one of Canada’s best, looking over his cards. (2) John W. Jacobson, who has been identified with bridge, both Canadian and international, for many years. (3). D. A. MacDonald, who also has a splendid record. (4) W. H. Gunn, holder of many tournament championships, and master strategist with the cards.”

For most of us, play is all about performance. Whether we are playing music or Shakespeare or baseball, uppermost in our intentions is to perform, and, if possible, outperform all others.

That kind of play is directed towards people who are not playing: the audience, the fans, the judges, maybe even our family. We are not the judges of our success – they are. Even when we are when we are…