#62. Understanding Mental Vigilance with Cayke Monster

<p>FGCP 62. Outline: Vigilance, what it is, and why it’s important</p> <p> </p> <p>I’ve been thinking about this concept of mental vigilance lately. What is it, why does it matter, and how do I do it? My guest and I discuss this at length in this episode of FGC Philosophy. My guest is one of the founding members of Proven Esports. A group of gamers who are starting to make waves in the online esports scene. He's also an educator and an avidTekken7 player, so just the perfect person to talk about this next topic.</p> <p> </p> <p>Vigilance is a topic that is both obvious and vague at the same time. As I've been trying to become more focused and efficient with my time, I realize that I needed to be more aware of what I'm doing and thinking. This leads me to the topic. In this episode, I explain what vigilance is (in regards to fighting games), why it's important, and how to be better at it.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you all for the continued support.</p> <p> </p> <p>     - The Philocypher</p> <p> Show Notes</p> <p> </p> <p>Vigilance Definition</p> <p>vig·i·lance</p> <p>/ˈvijələns/</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">noun</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">"security duties that demand long hours of vigilance" </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Why is Vigilance important?</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">When you’re aware of what’s going on you can make better choices and get better results.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">When you are consistently vigilant you keep track of more allowing you to not fall for things you already know not to fall for (as often). </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Keeping track of information and taking in new info allows you to learn and adjust faster to what’s being thrown your way.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>What are you being vigilant for?</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Useful Information <ul><li style="font-weight:400;"