Taking the time

Every time you go flying it is THE first time you are flying that particular mission. Because something hasn't happened before doesn't mean it won't happen this time.

Having habits that enable you to perform effortlessly take time to build. On the other hand it takes time every time if you don't have a habit. For example, if you take the time to build the habit of always doing up your seatbelt it will never be left hanging out of the machine. But it takes effort and time to build that habit otherwise you will always have to check "Is the seatbelt hanging out of the helicopter?" and chances are you will miss checking one day.

The mark of a professional is the consistent building and use of positive habits. A schmoe says "It can't happen", a joe says "It hasn't happened" while a pro says "It could happen"

Habituation is worry's off switch.

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