excellence, actually 051 - Does Being a Good Person Make You a Worse Competitor?
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Jun 27, 2024 Discussing the correlation between negative character traits and sports performance, including the balance between confidence and ego. Exploring how athletes can maintain confidence while focusing on team goals and personal growth. Addressing the necessity of delusion and confidence in competitive fields, and the impact of contrasting personalities on performance. Examining how parenthood can affect athletes' identities and performance, highlighting the struggle of managing different roles.
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Sport Selects For Conflicted Traits
- Sports select for traits that boost performance but can conflict with moral character.
- Sabrina Little calls envy, selfishness, and pride "performance-enhancing vices."
Confidence Needs Clear Eyes
- Excessive pride often backfires because reality eventually corrects delusion.
- Most elite performers couple confidence with clear-sighted self-awareness, not delusion.
Phil Jackson Reined In Shaq
- Phil Jackson gave Shaq a book to address selfishness that was hurting team performance.
- Jackson used psychological coaching to convert individual talent into team success.