I’ve got a tight checklist for every ride, like a pre‑lap inspection and a health check for the body. The trick is to finish that first, then give the engine a burst of chaos on a closed track. The routine keeps me from blowing a gasket, while the risk‑play is what keeps the thrill alive. So I run the plan, then I let the brakes bite a bit and see how far the machine can stretch. If it holds, good. If it shreds, I learn and adjust the next lap. That's the balance I live by.