Look, the mind navigates the body and this is where the Meta-Cognition (what I'll be teaching you) comes into play, which derives from sports psychology...
...Understanding the complete psychological warriors toolbox is going to be important.
What do I mean by warriors toolbox?
Great question!
This is pretty much what you bring to the competition that your opponent doesn't.
This isn't just for physical applications, but mental as well... As I said earlier, the mind navigates the body.
Look at your training, with a bigger perspective. What is it that you bring to the confrontation that your opponent doesn't?
It's having a bigger or greater understanding of the topic and situation.