So I'm going out friday night and I need to get into the mood, or a zone, before I get into the venue.

I don't wanna end up there and stand by the wall.. I know once I open about 2 sets, I'll be good to go.

How would you psyche yourself up before going somewhere?

The best advice is to think of past successes and then imagine yourself doing even better tonight. The trick to this is making sure you imagine as much detail as possible and remember how you felt when you were successful in the past!
Aside from that, good music and making yourself look good is always a winner.

Madals

Think about how its gonna suck going home alone
(or atleast without a number)...

That should make you wanna open sets

Being "in state" is as simple as doing things that make you happy. Think about what you can do on a typical basis to make yourself feel better. You might:

*Listen to music while getting ready to go out
*Work out
*Do some work
*Eat a certain meal
*Call a friend you enjoy talking to
*Compliment a few girls on the way to the venue (warm ups)
*Stretch

Anything you can think of that makes you generally feel better. Being in state or controlling your state is simply controlling your mood. Do things that put you in a better mood before going out. Avoid negative things before leaving the house, like paying bills, or watching news.

These are all outward things you can do to help. There are "inner game" things as well, but that's for another post really.

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Seeing hot chicks doesn't do it for you?

Interestin.

I guess training does get me in a zone.
Listening to MF Doom gets me naturally high too! Lol

i like the one jsmooth brought up

*Compliment a few girls on the way to the venue (warm ups)

this one does it like none other for me.

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