I can think of lots of situations in which “pushing to the limit” has exactly the opposite effect, of producing maximum output, beyond the “micro level”. I can’t think of any situations that match what you describe. It seems like it really might be generally true that when you want maximum output right NOW, you need to first be relaxed or calm enough to be able to act fluidly (‘smoothly’).
I can think of lots of situations in which “pushing to the limit” has exactly the opposite effect, of producing maximum output, beyond the “micro level”. I can’t think of any situations that match what you describe. It seems like it really might be generally true that when you want maximum output right NOW, you need to first be relaxed or calm enough to be able to act fluidly (‘smoothly’).