In high-stakes competition, your biggest enemy isn't the clock—it's the 'post-competition dump' that can derail an entire season. Steven Fawcett breaks down why elite athletes must trade the 'send it' mentality for a specialist's precision to avoid plateauing. The secret to long-term dominance lies in recognizing when the pursuit of greatness starts to destroy your health and choosing the unglamorous path of the off-season.