Yes - it should.
Personally, I spend time mentally preparing for outcomes by simulating the worst case scenarios and looking for ways to overcome them. Then, when (most of the time) the worst case scenario doesn't happen, I am far calmer and less emotional - meaning my reactions are better.
One of the core skills we have as humans is the ability to speculate and simulate the future and what doesn't exist. We should use this more to our advantage.
RE: Slow and steady