Most of us focus on the wrong thing(s). One of the key differences between highly successful game players and their opponents is the correct focus in training and play. The larger goal is to win a competition. Good players understand they need to focus on specific objectives that will qualify them for the tournament. Then, they can focus on what they need to win the tournament. They accept that they may lose a lot of practice games while staying focused on improving their skills. And this may include skills like reading their opponents or even identifying distractions and improving their focus.