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Why High Expectations Can Cause Unhappiness

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In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a mental game question from a professional soccer player about high expectations. This soccer player feels unhappy and constantly unsatisfied with his performance because he demands and expects so much from himself.

Learn how to overcome high expectations that leave you feeling unhappy after your performance.

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Patrick Cohn, Ph.D. Owner, Master Mental Coach
Dr. Patrick Cohn is a sports psychology Ph.D. with 40 years of experience coaching 1,000+ athletes, from the NFL and PGA Tour to the Olympics. He founded Peak Performance Sports in 1996 and has published 25+ books and workbooks on mental performance training. He's the architect of the Mental Edge Framework for athletes, coaches, and parents seeking competitive advantage. He is also the creator of the MGCP certification programs for coaches and life coaches.

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