What Defines Success, Honestly?

This is a recap post regarding things that players should focus on when attending tournaments. Much of the points are from a previous post made called “Clear Mind Or Whatnots”. Check it out if you have not read it before, It might do you some good. Though it is impossible to prepare for everything and expect your plans to turn out as you planned, there are things you can do to help your mind focus and your body ready for the event you are contending in. Once again I stress on the need to pay attention and focus on what you are doing. That’s the key to success. Without further delays, the following are some points you can apply to ensure good performance:

PLAY-TEST AND FINALIZE WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT

-Do not do this two days or the night before tournament. It screws you up! Make it a habit to finalize your deck and decisions you have made a month before the event. You need time and practice to back you up. No shortcuts. Practice makes perfect and victory loves preparation. This also helps you clear your mind off doubts regarding your tech choices, side-decking choices and how to deal with every deck in the game.

SLEEP EARLY THE NIGHT BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT

-I am sure many good players stress this point out. Even in the interviews I have done, majority stresses on sleeping early before the tournament. This freshen you up and allows your mind to perform at a hundred percent. If not, it allows you to go overdrive mode. So, make sure you sleep early and fuck worries. Just be confident with yourself and trust the choices you have made.

CHECK OUT THE VENUE TO GET A FEEL OF THE ENVIRONMENT

-This is something I always do. Before every major event, even if it is held in the same play I would go early and get a feel of the place. It helps me get rid of nervousness before the tournament. Getting rid off that means I can play at ease and minimize bad plays. Feel is important. So, make sure you get used to the environment before the competition starts. Relax and concentration will come back to your mind.

PRACTICE YOUR ROUTINES AND RITUALS AS YOU ALWAYS DO

-It is important to feel comfortable and confident. Every player has a ritual or something they do before the match starts. May it be how you place your deck and play-mat or similar things like that. Remember to go with your routine to dispel discomfort and anxiety. This gives you confidence and concentration. What happens next depends on how well you play.

CONCENTRATE ON A GAME AT A TIME

-Complacency is everyone’s enemy. Once you become over-confident, you’re fucked. Though you should not be worried about everything as well. Maintain your focus and concentrate only on what you are doing at that time. If you do not you will eventually find yourself in a spiral of mistakes and misfortune. So, mind your own business.

KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED

-Same reasoning with sleeping early, keeping yourself hydrated provides your mind and body with the necessary fuel to stay or perform at an optimum level. You focus better, you feel better and you will definitely perform better. Keep that in mind. Oh yeah, remember to use the toilet before your next match.

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

Sometimes this the only thing you need to keep yourself going and possibly win the whole tournament. So, why not? 

Those are the things I would like to outline today and as usual I hope it has provided you with good information. Trust yourself and spend ample time on preparation. Remember to play hard, fight hard or go home a loser. Thank you for spending time here!