Maybe it's time for a casual "strike" if not complete departure.

[Collin_Sky]

You provide no evidence for this statement

Have some scientific research to support the discussion: The multiple effects of practice: skill, habit, and reduced cognitive load

I shouldn't have to explain how practice and repetition improve skill. You didn’t come out of the womb able to talk, walk, or post thinly-veiled excuses on forums. These abilities, like any skill, were developed through time and effort.

Yes, there is an individual skill cap - no one is arguing otherwise - but it’s not the hard limit you’re presenting. It’s more of a soft cap that shifts depending on the effort and input applied. Improvement may become incremental at the plateau, but progress is always possible.

As for FFXIV, the game itself doesn’t demand insane reflexes. Most mechanics allow several seconds to process and react, even in ultimate content. The fights are highly scripted, predictable, and designed to be learned through repetition. This means reaction time is rarely the limiting factor - it’s your preparation, knowledge, and willingness to push through failure that determine success.

You claim to understand what it takes to improve at a game, yet you also seem reluctant to acknowledge that the same principles apply here. Instead of focusing on the obstacles, why not embrace the process? Practice, learn the mechanics, and refine your approach. That’s how improvement happens, whether in poker, raiding, or anything else.

Mindset???

I've learned something today. Some people that can purple parse high-end content cannot parse a simple, declarative sentence. I give up.

Yes, mindset. You’ve just demonstrated it perfectly.

Your post is a prime example of focusing on the negatives, the obstacles, and when things don’t go your way, giving up entirely. Instead of engaging with the discussion constructively, you’ve chosen to dismiss it outright, as if walking away somehow proves your point.

This is a mindset issue. If you constantly look for reasons why something is impossible or dwell on perceived barriers, you’ll never improve. Improvement requires a willingness to tackle challenges, not an eagerness to throw in the towel at the first sign of difficulty.