More on focus

I find it interesting how much the autocross experience depends on your mental state.

The season is beginning to wind down; summer is too. The inevitable shift towards cooler mornings and shorter days is well underway in Montana. The steady shortening of the days picks up steam quickly in Montana once it starts. Cooler mornings are nice; they tend to invigorate.

Another two day session is on the agenda for this weekend - the Labor Day holiday. Preparing for the event, I began reflecting on the last outing.

Things just didn't click. When things don't click, there is no flow. When there is no flow, the results are usually poor. But, more importantly, the experience itself is not satisfying.

The ability to completely focus for that 53 (give or take) seconds is critical to a satisfying run that results in complete absorption and a maximal flow experience. That usually means a better time as well - but not always.

I think I am beginning to understand the concept of wu wei.

We'll see how this weekend goes.