The High Performance Podcast Sports Psychologist, Dr. Pippa Grange: How to Overcome the Fear of Not Being Good Enough
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Sep 12, 2025 
Pippa Grange, a renowned sports psychologist and culture coach known for transforming the mindset of the England national football team, explores the pervasive fear of not being good enough. She shares insights from her book, 'Fear Less', detailing how this fear impacts decisions in both sports and everyday life. Pippa offers practical tools for overcoming perfectionism, fostering a positive culture, and embracing vulnerability. Through compelling anecdotes, she highlights the importance of connecting with others and finding courage in the face of fear.
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Not Good Enough Fear Is Cultural
- Not Good Enough fear is a modern, cultural version of ancient abandonment fear that steals joy and narrows possibility.
- Pippa says we have far more agency to turn down this fear than we think and must intervene to create psychological space.
Fear System Beats Reason By A Half Second
- The brain's fear system acts faster than the prefrontal cortex, causing a constant battle between instinct and reason.
- In-the-moment fear is necessary, but modern not-good-enough fear is an amplified, man-made problem.
Whiplash Versus Dead Poets Society
- Pippa contrasts Dead Poets Society's encouragement with Whiplash's shaming to show two coaching styles.
- The shaming instructor in Whiplash leaves the student relying on fear, which harms long-term performance.
