The Pre-Competition Feast: Why Your Last Meal Before Battle Might Be Your Secret Weapon
You know, I remember sitting in a high-stakes poker room years ago, heart pounding like a kick drum before the final table bubble burst. I’d eaten a greasy burger and fries an hour prior, thinking it was just fuel. Big mistake. Halfway through the crucial hand, a wave of sluggishness hit me, my focus blurred, and I made a call I knew deep down was wrong. That pot slipped away, and with it, a lesson etched in sweat and regret: preparation isn’t just about mental drills or physical reps. (more…)