You have to have already convinced yourself that you are going to win no matter what other influences are.
I used biomechanics to save time when I was competing.
I overcame size with mechanics.
There are so many people afraid of a task. They get so overwhelmed by the obstacles in front of them that they shy away from reaching beyond a position of safety.
I was always a mean and lean athlete - not tall - not large.
I never struggled with injury problems because of my preparation - in particular my stretching.