[CQ-Contest] The competitive edge? It's a Zen thing

[Jim Reisert AD1C]

Probably applies to contesting as much as any athletic competition.

"But just as important as physical training, say those who study elite athletes, is the mental training that goes into a peak performance. If two athletes are equally fit, the edge often goes to the one with the better emotional skills -- not a do-or-die focus on winning but a set of habits that all of us can learn, including positive ''self talk," maintaining an energy level that is neither too excited nor too relaxed, and, perhaps most important, a Buddhist-like ability to focus totally on the moment at hand -- on this particular breath, stroke, turn."

Read the whole article at:

    http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/other/articles/2006/01/23/the_competitive_edge_its_a_zen_thing/

 
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