I think everyone at the Frag Dominant organization can agree with me when i say that we all excel at what we do whether it regards leadership and planning (staff) or playing ability and determination (players). For most of us the following paragraph is the equivalent of "Duh", but for those who are just now breaking into the scene and for every player who has ever hit a rut here are some of the things i consider when I'm not at my best. 

      "All top players possess a strong and varied collection of habits which give them the advantage against high-placing competitors. Now I am not talking about physical prowess such as accuracy or reaction time, I am talking about mental habits. Mental habits have a strong effect on high-competition and a tremendous effect on middle-level-competition (The effects are emphasized more as competition-levels are decreased). A lot of us wonder what the mental habits are, while a minority of us keep it a secret or do not even acknowledge it. Here are six major mental habits and mindsets players should focus on."

1) Prediction
2) Case Constructions
3) Dynamic Reactions
4) Patience
5) Unpredictability / Conditioning
6) Strong Mindset / Emotional Control
 
     Good and great players have hit ruts before, and in conjunction with school, work, friends, family, and sometimes that special someone the stress of juggling these roles can be taxing on your mental state and even your physical well-being. Your priorities in life come first; i find that when i am doing well in school and my family life is going well i play better solely based on the fact that i put those two things first in life. For those who wish to succeed and be successful in the gaming world you must have your priorities straight. I find that taking a break or switching roles is a good way to refresh in order to get yourself focused for the challenge ahead for whatever it may be.