Ep. 61 Perfectionism vs. Striving for Excellence

In this week's mental workout, Coach Antoinette Datoc explains how perfectionism differs from striving for excellence and why perfectionism is rooted in fear, not high standards. The episode teaches athletes to replace perfectionism with “neutral” self-talk that treats mistakes as information, not identity, and to become resilient competitors who reset and adapt. Antoinette shares a weekly mental workout: name the mistake neutrally, correct it with one specific cue, and physically reset with a breath and relaxed body. She emphasizes that success comes from work ethic and discipline, not anxiety-driven perfectionism, and invites viewers to subscribe, follow, and learn more at https://antoinettedatoc.com