Lecture on Superstitions and Rituals in Sports

Introduction

• Discussion on superstitions and their impact on decision-making.
• Personal anecdotes related to superstitions.

Superstitions in Personal Experience

• The speaker shares their personal relationship with superstition.
• Examples of superstitious behavior from the speaker's past.

Rituals in Daily Life

• The speaker has daily rituals, especially related to sports and game preparation.
• Example: Arriving at the field at a specific time.

Pre-Game Superstitions

• Showering Ritual:
  • Showers seven times when off the field.
  • Continues the ritual as long as things are going well.
• Clothing:
  • Wears the same undershirt during games.
• Food Choices:
  • Eats Eggo waffles specifically before games.

Repetition Based on Success

• Practices routines that coincide with successful game outcomes:
  • Repeats activities (e.g., eating at the same place) if they resulted in positive performance (like hitting well).

Conclusion

• Superstitions and rituals play a significant role in personal and professional routines, especially in sports.
• The lasting impact of past behaviors and beliefs.