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051 - Does Being a Good Person Make You a Worse Competitor?

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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  • Certain character traits, labeled performance enhancing vices, can boost athletic performance but may conflict with moral development.
  • Balancing pride and optimism in sports is crucial for performance, with excessive pride potentially hindering growth and cooperation.

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Performance Enhancing Vices: Traits Impacting Athletic Success

Certain character traits, termed performance enhancing vices by Sabrina Little, can influence athletic performance. These traits, like pride, envy, and selfishness, may help athletes push beyond limits, but they can clash with character development. While pride can induce delusional confidence boosting performance, excessive selfishness or dishonesty, seen in doping cases, have negative ethical implications.

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