EP 83- Perfectionism Is Killing Your Performance (Here’s How to Beat It)

In this episode, I sit down with returning guest Kaden Carpenter, a baseball athlete at Utah Valley University, to talk about perfectionism and how it shows up in sports, life, and personal growth. We discuss the pressure to perform, learning to handle failure, and the mindset shifts that help you focus on progress instead of perfection. Kaden also shares lessons from his experience as a college athlete and how faith, discipline, and perspective have helped him navigate high expectations and continue growing.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Perfectionism02:43 Understanding Personal Expectations05:38 Organizing Failure for Success08:17 The Role of Emotions in Perfectionism10:53 Mentorship and Guidance in Overcoming Failure13:45 The Importance of Environment and Influence16:25 Applying Perfectionism Lessons Beyond Sports18:56 Finding Grace in Imperfection21:44 The Power of Positive Affirmations24:24 Shifting Focus from Self to Others30:50 Serving Others in Times of Struggle31:51 Finding Peace Through Faith33:04 The Void of Success Without Faith35:36 Discernment and Spiritual Guidance37:00 Overcoming Perfectionism and Procrastination40:01 The Balance of Chaos and Control47:19 Connection Through Service51:36 Redefining Rest and Recharge54:18 Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs