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>playing a racing game
>stuck on this one event, usually turn up in 4th or 5th with a good 5-6 seconds behind first
>decide to try it once more
>start to daydream and get lost in thought
>snap back to reality like 5 minutes later
>race results screen; 1st with a 12s lead over 2nd

What is this power I've harnessed?

>> No.3342413

Sometimes zoning out makes one relax and not try too hard. Instincts take over and you may perform better than if you are ridgidly focused on the task at hand.

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3342414

>playing a racing game

>> No.3342417

>>3342406
>What is this power I've harnessed?

Luck.

>> No.3342419

>What is this power I've harnessed?

pot?

>> No.3342426

>>3342413

[citation needed]

>> No.3342431

>>3342426
Gladwell, M. (2005) Blink: The power of thinking without thinking.