GunBugBit Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I started this relatively late in life (at 56, now 57) so for me it's about taking in everything that I can before I ride into the sunset. It's about enjoying my shooting buddies, trying hard without taking myself too seriously, learning from mistakes, letting stupid stuff roll off, being happy for other shooters and myself when we see ourselves improving, enjoying both the visceral and mental dimensions of shooting, and having a great way to be active outdoors. I tend to try hard for the fun of seeing if I can do better than last time and that's about as serious as I need to be. It's great to have something I'm intentionally working to get better at. There is definitely the element of competing because I am always trying to beat the guys who shoot just a little better than I do, because beating them is within reach at all times. As in, "If I just pick up a couple more A's or have fewer penalties, I can beat them this time," and that's really often all it takes to beat that guy who beat me last 4 matches or so. And others are looking at me the same way. It's all friendly competition, a very healthy thing. When I want to really focus, I focus. But it's within a framework of being relaxed and happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 What a great perspective you have across all aspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thanks Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DASR4 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I go and enjoy the match, i try to balance the time between talking and enjoying time with friends and time where i really focus and break the stages down in my head a get a plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DASR4 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I go and enjoy the match, i try to balance the time between talking and enjoying time with friends and time where i really focus and break the stages down in my head a get a plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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