Being able to step into the shooting range involves the ability to activate the worst-case-scenario center in my brain, but to do so in the most rational and focused way possible. This fear factor is actually a useful tool for marksmanship. Researchers and psychologists have studied for years that it’s the “good” stress that motivates someone to do her best under difficult circumstances. This fear is what compels us to take a deep breath, use the adrenaline rush, and work on this potentially life-saving skill.
