2. show up! it’s hard cos speedrunning is a mundane activity, but work on the mental aspect that makes you keep showing up every day or 2 to do runs or prac, for the duration of a pre-determined grind period. handle it like housework, distract yourself with music, etc.

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@shoutplenty

i had some insights on speedrun mentality from my grind from the past 3 months. i took my sms any% pb from 1:22 to 1:19, and will keep it up till 1:18

there was a time when i felt many ppl were better than their pb but got a raw deal from rng, but i see it another way now [1/6]

3/2/2023, 10:52:22 AM

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@shoutplenty

i think erry1 is able to get a pb reflecting skill in a few months of grinding. some will smash it off a fluke. some r clutch, meaning they can control anxiety + play well on pace

so here are 2 tips for us plebs who can’t do either, from me who’s pbed by 12–25s the last 5 times

3/2/2023, 10:52:23 AM

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1. don’t fixate on good paces that die early on in the grind. it’s an exercise in delayed gratification and avoiding greed. even if u were very ahead once, you’re not at the level where it’s consistent yet, so wait until that pace becomes a regular thing. it always does

3/2/2023, 10:52:24 AM

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2. show up! it’s hard cos speedrunning is a mundane activity, but work on the mental aspect that makes you keep showing up every day or 2 to do runs or prac, for the duration of a pre-determined grind period. handle it like housework, distract yourself with music, etc.

3/2/2023, 10:52:24 AM

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maybe it’s helped me that i trained rowing at age 15, one of the most mundane sports there is. have faith in later improvements, show up, and do not quit! (cos u get yelled at ._.) rowing also taught me the importance of separating out inputs, which is also very relevant here

3/2/2023, 10:52:25 AM

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so for those of us still rocking 4:40 pb-sob gap cos we’re just not clutch (advice on that appreciated tbf), these are some tips towards achieving my sturdy mentality and continuing to enjoy yourself

motivation and jealousy are always a struggle, but focus on routine and ur ok!

3/2/2023, 10:52:25 AM

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