I find it stressful when I have too many things going on, which affects my performance and leads to cutting corners in my practice.

Sometimes my brain is the bottleneck when I'm struggling to think about a hard problem, and I need to spend more time whiteboarding or thinking about the solution.

Before performing, I remind myself of the specific sections in the music that I need to focus on, which can be stressful.

When I prepare for a lecture, I think about the question I want to investigate, often related to the rules in my book, which leads to deeper exploration.

When faced with a difficult question, I take time to think through my response, which is similar to how reasoning models will operate by breaking down questions into manageable steps.

I prepare for events by reviewing my notes on my beliefs and experiences, reading articles, and doing intense physical training to ensure I'm ready for long hours on stage.

When unprepared, we often need to practice significantly more than usual to reach a performance level.

If I have a short time to prepare, I switch to higher gears to get things done more quickly, and practicing twice a day can be more effective than once a day. I focus on being efficient with my practice, spending time on what truly matters and avoiding distractions.

On a personal level, I'm examining my behaviors that indicate avoidance of uncomfortable problems and identifying what drives me towards constructive actions, like reading and writing.