Following a routine flips a switch in your brain to quickly get you "in the zone". Sportspeople have their pre-match routine (whether they know it or not) as do soldiers, pilots, firemen, etc. Anyone who does focused work at a high level has a routine that gets their mind and body ready to perform. The pre-flight checklist that every pilot goes through isn't just about making sure the plane is going to fly. It also gets the pilot in the zone to handle an incredibly complex piece of … [Read more...]