Clearing your mind

[frankm205]

I have found that when I am fishing with a clear head and really focused I do pretty good catching fish. it's times when I have other things on my mind like work, kids, girlfriend, finances etc.. that I really suck. I'm wondering what you competition guys do when it's time to start fishing to clear your mind of the outside distractions and really zero in on fishing?

[AaronJasper]

You know what... You really don't! I just hope that life is in a status quo at the moment of the event. If I had to compete tomorrow I would be in good shape. I am very happy with things at the moment. However, if I had to compete on May 14th after learning that I was laid off from my teaching position, I would not do so well. We are human beings, and unfortunately emotions, good or bad, play a major role in your result. Of course this is only an opinion and some might be able to achieve a more zen like state than myself.

[biotstone]

I've noticed another distraction that can really screw up your focus. Once in a while, when I feel I've lost my edge, I realize that it's because I really need to take a leak. Wading out of the river to an eco-friendly spot and dropping your waders is a pain, but sometimes it's necessary to get back on top of your game.

[AaronJasper]

Haha that's a good one! A good pee break can get you right in the game... very quickly I might add

[Magnet]

Well you got your next teaching gig in the same school system already. That didn't take you long. You never went on the unemployment roles. I give you credit for that. They ought to put some private investigators on some of the free loader unemployment collectors. They don't even look for a job and treat it like an entitlement. Now they have given them a ridiculous extension while the rest of us work to pay for it .

[SherpaB]

lets focus on fishing to keep our minds clear...