I’d like to think I apply that mentality to everything. My ex-wife would say otherwise though…
I’m uber competitive when I am competing (for lack of a better term) against myself. Ultimately, its just a game that makes for an excellent release from the grind of daily life. Its pretty darn fun at times though. I put the controller that I snapped in half inside the golf bag that I store all the bent golf clubs I own. Figured they belong together… I seriously keep all that stuff to remind myself what an idiot I can be when I let my temper get the better of me. I make high end custom furniture and cabinets, you should see what I do when I cut a piece of wood wrong. I’ve been cursed with being my own worst critic and I am very hard on myself.
I’ve always been able to build stuff, even when I was a kid. I’ve done more construction then furniture/cabinets, but it just came about. I’ve been a carpenter for 30 years now. Its the reason why I struggle with the controller so much, my hands are shot. Eventually, I need to break down and get a wheel.
I’m not breaking anymore controllers. Even if I can’t make up that .02 second lead you have on me on the C Alps LB, I’m not snapping any more of them. I learned my lesson…
Heh I’ve got a friend that’s sorta like you. Not sure if he’s ever broken any controllers, but he will absolutely curse the game out when things go wrong. But even after just one or two mistakes, he will lose it and rage-quit, giving up on whatever rivals run or race he was doing… So you’ve got a helluva lot more persistence than him, which is good. Like a few others said, taking a step back from the game for a bit (even just 15-30 minutes) and coming back with a clear head definitely helps (it’s done wonders for my rivals times on the more frustrating tracks, for sure). Anyway, keep at it man and good luck in your rivals.
