If you know you're going to be outside, you have to be a little bit more in tune, so that you don't get distracted by what's going on and focus better.
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I think it's always important to be vigilant of what you're doing and aware of your surroundings.
I try to be outdoors as much as I can.
I've learned in my life that it's important to be able to step outside your comfort zone and be challenged with something you're not familiar or accustomed to. That challenge will allow you to see what you can do.
I sometimes got distracted easily and allowed my mind to wander when I needed to be focused. It's quite subtle, really, and just being aware of it helps.
I just get focused on whatever is in front of me. When I was filming Crossroads, it had all my focus. Now I'm all focused on finishing my recording so I can get that out. It's just day by day.
If your concentration is getting bad, take up bass fishing. It will really improve your ability to focus. If you aren't ready when that fish hits, you can't set the hook.
Sometimes when you're trying to do a record too close to home, you can get really distracted.
Like many musicians, I don't look back much... only concentrate on what music I'm doing, and occasionally look ahead.
Being outside on your own in all weathers is exciting; it clears you out.
I think if you look at exactly where you are, you can't really focus without looking back and forward at the same time.