When you're under time-pressure, you actually spend more time thinking about how much time you have left, rather than thinking about how to solve the problem.
It's like that parable.
2 students approached the master, wanting to become swordsmen.
'I want to reach your level in 10 days', said a student.
Master replied 'It will take you 10 months'.
The other student said 'I don't care if it takes 10 years, Master'.
The Master said 'and you will learn in 10 days'.
It's like that parable.
2 students approached the master, wanting to become swordsmen.
'I want to reach your level in 10 days', said a student. Master replied 'It will take you 10 months'. The other student said 'I don't care if it takes 10 years, Master'. The Master said 'and you will learn in 10 days'.