Master of Merrills - Chapter 3 - Looking back: Lessons Learned
Master of Merrills - Chapter 3 - Looking back: Lessons Learned. What was the most important lesson you learned from tournament play? I learned that without diligence, disciplined analysis, learning, playing attentively and training, you will not go very far. No alcohol should be taken before a match and proper nutrition should be followed. You have to think like a professional sportsperson. Eat well, be nourished, but nothing should be too heavy. You don’t also want to get hungry mid tournament! Part of proper preparation is to be well rested and be without unnecessary stress. It is not correct to arrive at the venue match day itself. You should arrive at the venue at least one to two days before, and be able to acclimatise to the area. You want to be fit and healthy, but should not do a physical sport by bicycle or other such exercise , because that costs too much energy. A successful performance at a well attended tournament is impossible - at least in my experience ...