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Chasing Athletic Perfectionism

Chasing Excellence

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How Do You Help a Young Athletes Start on This Path Versus Perfectionism?

It's much harder now than it was when we were 16, 17. The trap of perfectionism has been set out so high for young athletes. Celebrate challenges, especially the ones that don't end in success. A golfer once told a reporter about how many times he had to put three potters on his golf course before they would let him play. He always made at least two pots every winter and never got into trouble. That kind of mentality can help an athlete reach their potential.

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