[CQ-Contest] Improving Concentration

[PaulKB8N at aol.com]

Hey, Pete!
 
I may as well throw in my two cents here.  I've made a habit of  posting a 
small note with the letters "DB" on it.  DB stands for "Do  Better",  just a 
reminder of where I need to improve.  I'll put one on  the edge of my monitor by 
the bandmap to remind me to check for unworked  stations.  I'll put one on the 
second radio to remind me to keep checking  it for new mults, etc.
 
I've even vowed to carry this practice over into the rest of my life as a  
New Year's resolution.  If I don't think about it my clothes closet becomes  a 
mess.  A DB note in the closet reminds me to do better.  I'm also  notoriously 
bad about not taking my daily meds, a DB note is just a  convenient reminder.
 
It helps to take a step back and see where you need to do better.   I've 
found that recording the contest helps immensely in finding flaws  in my operating 
style.  During those long gaps between QSOs, it makes  you realize what other 
things you might do to up the rate.  Listening to  Randy's recordings on the 
web is a real inspiration!
 
Anyway, here's wishing you many DBs in 2007!
 
Paul, K5AF