You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson The Curse of Perfection: And How to Exorcise It (Heroic +1 #1,471)
Apr 1, 2023
A dive into the curse of perfection and why chasing flawless performance backfires. Insights on accepting bad days as part of growth and treating setbacks as character tests. A simple daily wins/losses journal and rebound routines for recovering quickly. Encouragement to practice protocols that make progress steady, not perfect.
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Top Athletes Expect Regular Bad Days
- Elite athletes accept 3–6 bad days per month as normal rather than a failure of character.
- Stan Beecham found top performers report those fluctuations and use acceptance to stay engaged in training.
Character Revealed By Responses To Failure
- Character shows through responses to bad days, not performance on good days.
- Knowing how to respond to poor performances is critical information for moving toward potential.
Track Daily Wins And Rebound Quickly
- Do your best each day and mark it as a win if you did, a loss if you didn't, aiming for six or fewer L's per month.
- Recover quickly after a bad day and use 'rebound' days to execute your protocol harder the next day.
