"I try and put as much distance between my performance and the point of failure as circumstances permit, because the penalty for failing is severe."
Thanks Kevin, you put into better words than I have what we try to do.
RobS also makes a point that has been part of an article I am working on. I spend more time at weekend long Volleyball Tournaments, and private and team coaching for my daughter. Most of my discretionary money as well. At this point in life as a retired cop, solo parent to a young girl, who has spent most of my life "training for the day" (and won everytime the day came so far), at home with my kid and a SIRT pistol is a better investment for me than a hundredth on my splits. Guess I won't win a trophy this year again, but still have a very intact mean gene.