Daniel Kahneman (Nobel Prize winner) describes two types of thinking:

• System 1: Instinctive, reactive
• System 2: Logical, analytical

When you're 'in the game,' you operate on instincts and judgment - the fastest form of decision-making that's still superior to artificial intelligence.

Mental Processing Distribution

Our minds distribute attention as:

• Past reflections: 50%
• Future predictions: 40%
• Present moment: 10%

Mental chatter isn't inherently good or bad - its impact depends on your mental fitness level, similar to dental hygiene requiring consistent maintenance.

The Power of Present Moment Focus

During high-stakes moments, we can block out mental chatter and achieve heightened focus, like the 'slow-motion' effect people experience before accidents.

This allows us to bring our best energy to the present by blocking out past baggage and future anxiety.