So in the first post, I listed what different things are needed to succeed in a competition, so I will explain them here. Attributes can refer to anything that cannot be easily changed or altered once a competition has actually begun. The most obvious would be physical fitness, endurance, reaction speed, and so on. Others would be the equipment you bring depending on the sport. Although someone having superior attributes compared to you makes things difficult, it is always something that can be subverted with planning and skill. The second key is knowledge, this includes anything from knowing the rules that both parties are working under, such as the rules of a sport or game, and the other is knowledge on your opponent. What are their strengths, what are their weaknesses? Coming in with greater knowledge will almost always put you at a massive advantage.
Next are mind games, these come up most prominently during play. This is the act of anticipating and counteracting what you believe your opponent will do. Being able to stay one step ahead of your competition. The last one varies from competition to competition, and that’s luck. In a game like chess, luck plays no factor, while in something like poker, luck can make all the difference in the world, though good players will do what they can to maximize their luck, and minimize their lose conditions.
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