The first rule of mountain biking

Steel is real.

No, I’m joking, that’s second. 

Where you look is where you go. That’s first. 

Look at the tree. Hit the tree. Don’t look at the tree.

Instead look for the fast sweeping trail that goes past the tree, way more fun, 

Yes, it’s a metaphor, but it’s also solid advice if you are on a bike heading down a fast descent with a tree waiting for you at the bottom. 

Where you look is where you go, on bikes and in life.