The Right Way To Be Perfect

Have you noticed how people who call
themselves perfectionists really aren't?

Don't they always look for what's wrong?

Wouldn't that make them:

IMPERFECTIONISTS?

It all depends on your focus.

There's nothing wrong with noticing areas
where you can improve, as long as you
realize it is just good information.

That kind of feedback helps you correct
course and hit your targets more often.
That's precisely what you want.

Mistakes only hurt you when you start
assigning emotional blame to them and
making judgements about yourself. If you
feel too bad you'll lose the info that is there
to show you a better way. And your
performance will suffer too.

The best way to be at your best is to focus
on what you have going for you and be
grateful for that. Then notice your flaws so
you can work on them, but don't beat
yourself up.

What you want to shoot for is excellence, not
perfection. Leave that one up to God.

Shoot For The Stars,

Richard Dean Delker

P.S. And one of the best ways to develop body,
soul, and spirit is learning how to breathe right.
I'm not talking about those reinforced strips
you put over your nose.

Most westerners don't have a clue what good
breathing is, or what an almost unfair
advantage it can give them in the game of life.
Be a leader and not a follower by finding out
today at:

http://www.deandelker.com/complete_breath.html

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What's Your Excuse

Simple assignment today, grasshoppers.

Watch this video 5 times. Then send me your
list of reasons (if you dare) why you think you
can't be a great shooter, or fulfill any other
dream you have.



Truth is you are a Superman waiting to happen.

Start using your imagination to co-create the
future you want, instead of looking at where
you are now, or what you messed up in the
past.

Despite it's name your imagination isn't
imaginary. It is your own personal universe
which interfaces with the composite one we
all share (the physical one).

There you can always be a perfect shooter,
and that won't change you overnight in the
physical world, but it will make a difference
over time. In your practice and your
performance.

Don't ever pass up the opportunity to build
the habit of success and winning in your
mind. It will always pay off.

You'll find yourself discovering corrections to
your stroke. You'll notice great shooters and
find better ways to emulate them. You'll find
the teachers and information you need. Think
of it like a puzzle which only you can solve.

Quit looking for reasons why you can't do it
and start using the tools God has given you.

Make Every Shot Count,

Coach Dean

P.S. Few people realize the value of deep,
complete breathing in concert with whatever
you are doing. Discover how to make
everything you do better and more alive
today at:

http://www.deandelker.com/complete_breath_order.html

Copyright 2006,2007 Richard Dean Delker

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It's An Inside Job

Working from inside-out especially using
visualizations makes a huge difference even in
the little things you do.

We recently bought a 91 Accord to replace a
95 Mustang our 20 year old daughter had
totalled. No one was hurt, and we like the
replacement better, so it's all good.

But it needed a front motor mount, or
vibration mount as they call it since it wasn't
load bearing. I got the part on eBay for $19,
and it looked like an easy job.

I don't like to work on cars, and only have
basic tools, but this was right up front. It
was just two bolts - piece of cake.

I got the top bolt out with no problems, but
then I noticed there was almost no room to
get to bottom one. I could see it fine, but all
I could do was get my left hand down there
and then only move it about ¼" by flexing
my wrist in the direction I had the least
amount of leverage and control.

It was starting to rain too so I was under
even more pressure. I must have tried 25
times to get a catch on the bolt head, but
every time I'd drop my ratchet or it would
slip off. My hand was also bruised and cut
in a half-dozen places too from forcing it
past sharp metal edges.

I was very near cussing time and ready to
give up and pay a mechanic to do it on
Monday. But then I realized I wasn't
practicing what I preached.

I stopped, closed my eyes, relaxed my
breathing a couple of times, prayed and
started visualizing what I wanted to
happen - to get a catch on the bolt head
and break it loose.

Then somewhat to my surprise and to my
chagrin I did just that on the first try after
relaxing and visualizing. In ten minutes, and
I had the part out and back in, tightened up,
and I was walking in the house to clean up.

You may think that's just a coincidence, and
I can't prove any different, but I do know this.
I'm glad I took the time to step back and
visualize what I wanted.

See what happens when you work deliberate
visualization like that into your shooting
routine. It's not magic. It's a natural
phenomenon, probably based on the way
the universe works, but from my experience
it is ideal for training the the nervous system
and thus hand eye coordination

Make Every Shot Count,

Coach Dean

P.S. For over 20 years Coach Stan Kellner has
specialized in teaching shooters how to use
visualization and other cybernetic techniques
to become almost automatic shooting the rock.

He can help you take your shooting to the next
level too today at:

http://www.deandelker.com/kellner_order.html

P.S.S. Controlling your breathing is another
key to being a monster shooter, just as it is
in shooting a rifle. It helps keep you both
physically and mentally focused like nothing
else. Get the edge on your competition today
by learning to use your breath as a personal
development tool at:

http://www.deandelker.com/complete_breath_order.html

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Copyright 2006,2007
Richard Dean Delker