Going Past Your Own Expectations

[Saber]

Okay, I am going to try to explain this the best I can.

Have you ever just done so good as something that you've completely surpassed your own expectations that you have set for yourself? This can be applied to a lot of things you do, but I'm mostly talking about things you do competitively, like CS:GO, RB6, racing games(which I know a lot of you guys aren't very interested in), and even sports in real life, etc.

I don't know how it explain it well, but when this happens, you feel like a million dollars. Like, when I do really good in a CSGO MM game (I am trash at CSGO, and I don't know why I even launch this game anymore lmao), it just feels like I can't lose.

A better example this, is the Audi VS Lancia WRC rivalry in 1983 (one of my favorite stories, so Ima tell you about it lol). During this time, Audi seemed unbeatable with their AWD Quattro. It was becoming apparent that an AWD car is the superior choice. Undeterred, Lancia responded to the AWD Quattro by making the 037, which had an MR layout (Mid-Engined, Rear-Wheel-Drive). Lancia ended up winning that 1983 rally season, despite actually not participating in some races, which were at really slippery events where they knew the Quattro would win. So despite deliberately tanking a few races, Lancia’s 037 would end up ruining Audi’s brilliant season. This would be the last time in rally history, that a two-wheel-drive car, would ever win the WRC. Back to the topic, Walter R?hrl, Lancia's driver that won that WRC, explained this feeling in a Grand Tour episode.

I can't explain well at all, so you will have to watch this 4 minute video from the Grand Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghUldLcBCYw
In a segment towards the end of the video, Walter R?hrl explains this perfectly. He talks about how he was in perfect harmony with his car.

This is such a good story and I hope you guys enjoyed it.
So, have you ever had this feeling that I explained?

 

[Euphoric]

That was a cool story, don't know much about what goes into the racing but I do enjoy watching f1 highlights time to time. What he explained reminds me of Synchronicity where a meaningful event or coincidence occurs and you feel you are supposed to be doing what you are doing or be where you are in that time.
But as far as exceeding my expectation on something when it comes to gaming. I have to say I also love fighting games and particularly Tekken 7, the mechanics and combos are difficult to master but there have been times where I have surprised and outdone myself online or online tournaments, and then back when Tekken tag 2 online came out, my brother and I teamed up were almost unstoppable a few nights lol.

 

[Saber]

What he explained reminds me of Synchronicity where a meaningful event or coincidence occurs and you feel you are supposed to be doing what you are doing or be where you are in that time.

That's a cool way of looking at it. And that's exactly how it feels.