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Chasing the Unicorn Leads to Illusion
Striving for absolute peak performance often leads to risky and unsustainable practices that undermine overall health and consistency. Individuals who gamble on extreme measures to achieve maximum output may occasionally succeed, but such instances are rare and unrepeatable. This pursuit can turn into a lifelong chase for an unattainable ideal, as successes become prized stories while failures remain unacknowledged. Coaches and athletes alike can fall into the trap of generalizing from exceptional cases, ignoring the majority of outcomes that do not meet those lofty expectations. Embracing a balanced approach to performance prioritizes sustainable progress over fleeting moments of extraordinary achievement.