The Curse of Perfectionism
The Curse of Perfectionism is when you think you need to be perfect at something, and when you allow that thinking to hold you back from taking risks and trying new things because you are nervous or afraid you are going to mess up or fail (or miss a shot). I knew a basketball player that was afraid to shoot because he was afraid of missing. He let The Curse of Perfectionism keep him from taking good shots in practice and games. Even though I told him over and over again that most players miss most of the shots that they shoot, he was still so worried about missing that he wouldn't shoot. When he would shoot and miss, he would put his head down and lose his confidence. We had to work hard to create a growth mindset and learning environment where we maintained high expectations while letting everyone know that mistakes are a part of the learning process. We were open and honest in saying that the best learn quickly from their mistakes so that they don't repeat them over and over ...