Podcast Episode 61 Perfectionism vs. Striving for Excellence

Uncover the difference between perfectionism and striving for excellence and why perfectionism is rooted in fear, not high standards. Learn how replacing perfectionism with “neutral” self-talk flips mistakes from failure to information used to build resiliency.

00:00 Mistakes and Self Talk
01:25 Perfectionism vs Excellence
02:00 How Perfectionism Hurts Performance
02:48 Avoidance and Fear of Failure
03:20 Get to Neutral Mindset
04:01 Resilient Competitor Shift
04:31 Three Step Reset Drill
04:56 Keep Standards Drop Anxiety
05:24 Wrap Up and Next Steps

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I coach athletes of all ages and skill levels on how to flex their mental muscles in ways to elevate performance, both on and off the field. I also work one-on-one and in group settings with parents of athletes, coaches, and teams on developing habits aimed at cultivating a positive mindset and mental strength.