There is such a fine line between the two, especially in sport where you are required to perfect your plays, your form and your performance.
But it does not require “perfectionism”
When an athlete relies on perfectionism instead of excellence, self-doubt starts creeping in.
Aspiring for excellence does not bring you down. Perfectionism does.
The way to tell the difference is to check in with the intention.
Perfectionism is a form of control through negative motivation like judgement, punishment, shame, and comparison.
Excellence is a form of control through exploration, curiosity, learning, and experimentation.
The one drains
The other energises
If you’re finding that your road to excellence is not energising you, you may be confusing it with perfection.
Shift the intention and notice the change!
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