One Apple A Day #462 - Where are you looking
Riding my motorbike I learned that I must always choose wisely where to point my gaze. Due to a well-known effect called "Target Fixation", if you focus on an obstacle, like a pothole, you are most likely going to hit it no matter how much you want to avoid it. Your whole body follows your gaze. And the bike direction is informed by your body. So, to have a smooth ride one of the most important things is to be constantly aware of where your attention is while you're riding.
You can even if you don't have a motorbike. Try to walk straight towards a point while keeping your head turned and looking all the time at another direction. You will struggle to keep a straight line.
I found this principle very useful in every aspect of my life. My attention drives my actions. When my attention is not aligned with my goals, I struggle to keep myself on track. If you're not getting where you want, maybe your attention is not aligned with what you want.