Whoa, that is a wild realization. I always figured the harder you concentrate on something, the better the result would be, but your story makes total sense now. It sounds like relaxing is the actual skill, and I'm definitely going to try easing up on my own focus next time.

Man, buying cheap tools twice always costs more than buying good ones once.

That broom trick saved my ass too, tarp and a leaf blower are my go to now.