Cool thread. I used to have goals about RC racing. I wanted to make the X main or finish in the top Y... whatever.
Still very competitive, but my "philosophy" / goals have changed....
1. Have Fun -- If you're not having fun then do something else.
2. Drive to the best of your ability -- Do what you can do on the track. Don't overdrive and wreck.
3. Drive within what your car's ability -- Sometimes you don't have a great car and it won't be able to do what you want it to do.
4. Don't beat yourself -- 90% of RC racing isn't really racing for position or trying to make a pass on a competitor. Enjoy it when you do get the opportunity to have good clean racing with others.
Just enjoy it.