To the untrained amateur, it may have seemed like a lucky day, or maybe even a miracle, but to those who pick apart the learning brain for a living, it was a prime opportunity to discern why -- when almost every time before this time things have been overwhelming and poorly executed on my part -- this particular day should be any different.
Reading about and lecturing on the brain's optimal learning ability and performance in a high challenge/low threat environment is one thing, but actually