I'm not sure exactly what to say on this. All i know is something i learned and try to explain to other students in our shop is being "fearful" or cuatous towards something when it's new is good. mostly it causes you to focus at go through all the steps. it's when you become "fearless" of something that you are likely to become careless and than something might go wrong.
Quoting:
Lisey 
Aww...I thought it was something WAY bigger.
This is nothing....you can do this! What's the absolute worst that can happen?! To me...the worst isn't that bad...you still have all fingers and toes (snicker), every one is alive...you're still with your love...your daughter is fine....
You'll love it and get a rush competing.
that reminds me of the south park episode where butters has to face his past as a champion tap dancer