Jake Di Vita

Program limitation. What did you think of the discussion?

Robbie shot 96% of the available points. Wow, that's an accomplishment.

.14 points.

Those are not the results... Dave by .14 over Max.

Unofficially Robbie by 11 over TT.

I'm pretty sure he meant in the Production division with Dave and Jessie.

Haha yeah it did. I'm still pretty happy with it though.

Grams would work fine. Although be careful about dropping them on hard surfaces.

Here is a discussion between Flex and I that we figured would spark a interesting discussion. TheItlianStalion (1:15:38 AM): ya know...i really think you if got into it heavily, you could be a threat to win nats FLEXMONEY (1:15:56 AM): I like my mental game TheItlianStalion (1:16:35 AM): i think its one of the best in the sport FLEXMONEY (1:16:18 AM): it carries me often... FLEXMONEY (1:16:36 AM): and every now and then I get right into...the zone TheItlianStalion (1:17:21 AM): yep FLEXMONEY (1:17:09 AM): what is hurting me is the lack of shooting TheItlianStalion (1:17:31 AM): usually whenever you say "lets try it" TheItlianStalion (1:17:32 AM): yeah FLEXMONEY (1:17:16 AM): it has caught up to me TheItlianStalion (1:18:00 AM): a good tight dry fire routine and some religious live fire will get you right in there FLEXMONEY (1:18:00 AM): yeah...I need that to get back...to build the trust TheItlianStalion (1:18:21 AM): exactly TheItlianStalion (1:18:40 AM): i was thinking about it the other day.....(shooter's name edited) skill with your mental game = a new world champion TheItlianStalion (1:19:02 AM): i think he is technically superior to eric....eric just expects to win FLEXMONEY (1:18:58 AM): hmmm....Fry Frenchy TheItlianStalion (1:19:20 AM): heh TheItlianStalion (1:19:39 AM): and more than that...eric knows he has earned the win FLEXMONEY (1:19:24 AM): he talks about Frenchy too much for my taste TheItlianStalion (1:19:46 AM): in what way? FLEXMONEY (1:20:16 AM): he talked about the WS and "you know who" TheItlianStalion (1:20:35 AM): right FLEXMONEY (1:20:32 AM): i just read another reference to that in Front Sight FLEXMONEY (1:20:45 AM): wasn't said by him, but likely originated from him TheItlianStalion (1:21:08 AM): k TheItlianStalion (1:21:13 AM): just building eric up? FLEXMONEY (1:21:03 AM): maybe he doesn't...that is just the feel i get FLEXMONEY (1:21:29 AM): yeah...why focus on Eric...why focus on the external TheItlianStalion (1:21:52 AM): the thing with him is he is not the same shooting physically as he is in his self image TheItlianStalion (1:22:01 AM): and he excels in spite of this still TheItlianStalion (1:22:06 AM): but could be much much better FLEXMONEY (1:22:01 AM): he can shoot TheItlianStalion (1:22:20 AM): at a match he walked me through the first day TheItlianStalion (1:22:35 AM): and really thought he would have to shoot great to beat me TheItlianStalion (1:22:48 AM): and of course he blew me out of the water TheItlianStalion (1:22:54 AM): but i really dont think he knew he would do that TheItlianStalion (1:23:00 AM): i get the feeling like he was enrvous TheItlianStalion (1:23:06 AM): and thats the wrong way to look at it FLEXMONEY (1:22:57 AM): well..there is a good example...one that BE talked about in his book TheItlianStalion (1:23:22 AM): the lion mentality....go up there knowing your the f*#&$* king TheItlianStalion (1:23:29 AM): k FLEXMONEY (1:23:31 AM): BE mentioned how he watched some shooter nail a stage... FLEXMONEY (1:23:47 AM): then, that made him nervous and second guess a bit b4 he shot FLEXMONEY (1:24:23 AM): when...in the reality of it...you never can tell what the stage..or match..will be like until you are in it to experience it TheItlianStalion (1:24:48 AM): exactly FLEXMONEY (1:24:45 AM): kinda..pre-judging TheItlianStalion (1:25:08 AM): every match is different, and to try and predict it takes your focus away from performing in it FLEXMONEY (1:25:01 AM): right TheItlianStalion (1:25:40 AM): and i think all that stems from a confidence issue TheItlianStalion (1:25:54 AM): from that hour of practice you neglected to do at 1 AM FLEXMONEY (1:25:40 AM): I think peak performance in allowed to happen when an indivisual has an internal focus TheItlianStalion (1:26:04 AM): yeah TheItlianStalion (1:26:24 AM): unless you truly believe you are prepared for the match fully, your thoughts will always gravitate to self doubt FLEXMONEY (1:26:41 AM): yeah...there is that, for sure FLEXMONEY (1:26:56 AM): but...let's seperate that a bit FLEXMONEY (1:27:21 AM): if will have (bassham terms)...your skills circle FLEXMONEY (1:27:36 AM): ...whatever it may be for the moment in time... FLEXMONEY (1:28:13 AM): the mental circle that goes with that (ok...a little drift from bassham)... FLEXMONEY (1:28:51 AM): if that circle is big, then you can perform to the levbel of your skills set TheItlianStalion (1:29:13 AM): right FLEXMONEY (1:29:12 AM): and, that may means excepting that your skill set isn't 100% TheItlianStalion (1:29:44 AM): the question is....how does one increase the size of the circle and then maintain it through a match or season FLEXMONEY (1:29:53 AM): your skill set may be 90%...but if you aren't there mentally...then you cna't even approach that 90% TheItlianStalion (1:30:18 AM): right TheItlianStalion (1:30:34 AM): your mental fortitude acts as a barrier on your skills if it isnt 100% FLEXMONEY (1:30:53 AM): so...if you are focused exteranlly...worried..wondering...trying...that level of your skill set won't be achieved TheItlianStalion (1:31:51 AM): so basically every conscious thought you have outside of your own performance is limiting FLEXMONEY (1:32:29 AM): who knows if he can beat frenchy..who knows how good he is when frenchy is around...because he has a bit of frenchy on his mind...which means he is trying TheItlianStalion (1:33:02 AM): right TheItlianStalion (1:33:21 AM): its almost like the more you think about a competitor, the more power you give him TheItlianStalion (1:33:38 AM): and everyone's mind is always on the french kid "who hasnt lost for 9 years" FLEXMONEY (1:33:58 AM): right...in our game...our competitor doesn't need any space in our head FLEXMONEY (1:34:06 AM): how can there be room for that FLEXMONEY (1:34:48 AM): if we are letting frenchy in...there who is going to let our shooting in TheItlianStalion (1:35:24 AM): right TheItlianStalion (1:35:49 AM): its almost as if you let your top gear transfer from you to eric because all of a sudden you are limited by his prescence FLEXMONEY (1:35:50 AM): like you said...you give the other guy the power.. FLEXMONEY (1:36:12 AM): or...really...you are taking power away from yourself TheItlianStalion (1:36:52 AM): right....and because he is the most prepared shooter there it is going directly to him FLEXMONEY (1:38:14 AM): well...whatever you give up...just brings you down from your potential, i think FLEXMONEY (1:38:31 AM): your competition...they got their own problems. TheItlianStalion (1:38:56 AM): yeah FLEXMONEY (1:39:01 AM): i don't like to think of them as being better prepared or not FLEXMONEY (1:39:06 AM): I'd rather not think of them TheItlianStalion (1:39:38 AM): of course TheItlianStalion (1:39:54 AM): im really looking forward to checking out tiger's book FLEXMONEY (1:40:07 AM): I'm not thinking I am giving away to them...so much as setting my limit TheItlianStalion (1:40:37 AM): k TheItlianStalion (1:41:28 AM): so you think your gonna get back into shooting heavily at any point? FLEXMONEY (1:41:20 AM): one trick i like is to think..."if that ass-hole can do it...so can I" TheItlianStalion (1:41:43 AM): heh yeah FLEXMONEY (1:41:30 AM): but...even that is limiting TheItlianStalion (1:42:12 AM): because your performance is then limited to his peak FLEXMONEY (1:42:04 AM): it's a focus on what you know is possible...on what is supposed to happen FLEXMONEY (1:42:10 AM): right.. FLEXMONEY (1:42:29 AM): as opposed to focusing on the execution of your game FLEXMONEY (1:43:34 AM): I think somebody jsut talked about this on the forum recently... FLEXMONEY (1:44:02 AM): about limiting yourself by what you program or visualize TheItlianStalion (1:44:26 AM): heh yeah TheItlianStalion (1:44:53 AM): it seems like any thought that is made is inherently limiting because thought cannot take place in the present FLEXMONEY (1:44:54 AM): yeah... FLEXMONEY (1:45:07 AM): I can visualize a perfect shot or a perfect run... FLEXMONEY (1:45:20 AM): and...as I execute that... FLEXMONEY (1:45:26 AM): what is the best I can do ? TheItlianStalion (1:45:58 AM): what you visualized as perfect TheItlianStalion (1:46:39 AM): and that then limits the creativity you attain by shooting in the zone FLEXMONEY (1:46:31 AM): yeah...if i execute the plan perfectly...i am still limited by the plan

Which stage was that of Max. I don't expect anything less out of him. I'd be surprised if he won that stage though.

It was a joint idea.

I'm Jake btw.

Wow...looks like I need to take a damn reading retension class.

Golf has taken over for my lack of shooting lately. that's definetely Percy Boomer. I actually am using this quote in the book too. There's a ton of substance behind it. The 2nd one sounds really familiar too....I'll have to think on it.

The gun in the video is a Beretta Elite II. I'm actually looking for someone to trade the gun and several pieces of gear to for a Glock 34.

Hopefully we will see some tonight.

No problem bud. Let me know if I can be of any further help.

Good news. I think it was righteously done.

If "normal luggage carry" is how they specified it in the stage briefing I don't know how that can be enforced.

I hear that ruling is also being arbitrated as we speak.

SP-01 I hear.

Your trigger control is directly correlated to your desire to hit the target. As you are pulling the trigger you need to be visually aware of what your gun is doing. Trigger control is not necessarily never moving the sights, it is making continual small adjustments to ensure that the sights stay within the target area. Slowing down is never an option. Instead of slowing down, decide to see more and pay attention to everything that is happening at the time of the shot.

Yeah but if they turn him away it will be because they know who he is.

Mad because they are empty aren't ya.

Pretty sure at the range it being match day and all.