{"id":8296,"date":"2017-07-05T20:49:53","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T20:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=8296"},"modified":"2025-06-09T08:21:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T12:21:11","slug":"how-perfectionism-can-hurt-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-perfectionism-can-hurt-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"How Perfectionism Can Hurt Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/perfectionism.jpg\" alt=\"Perfectionism in Sports\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/perfectionism.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/perfectionism-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Perfectionism_Sabotage_Athletes\"><\/span>Does Perfectionism Sabotage Athletes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-perfectionism-can-hurt-performance\/#Does_Perfectionism_Sabotage_Athletes\" >Does Perfectionism Sabotage Athletes?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-perfectionism-can-hurt-performance\/#In_reality_perfectionism_is_a_trap_that_leads_to_under_performing_unrealistic_expectations_anxiety_fear_of_failure_and_frustration_in_your_sport\" >In reality, perfectionism is a trap that leads to under performing, unrealistic expectations, anxiety, fear of failure and frustration in your sport.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-perfectionism-can-hurt-performance\/#A_Tip_to_Develop_the_%E2%80%9CStrive_for_Better%E2%80%9D_Approach_to_Performance\" >A Tip to Develop the &#8220;Strive for Better&#8221; Approach to Performance:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-perfectionism-can-hurt-performance\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\" >Related Sports Psychology Articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-perfectionism-can-hurt-performance\/#The_Fearless_Athlete\" >The Fearless Athlete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Is being a <strong>perfectionist<\/strong> a good thing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does perfectionism help an athlete strive for more?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many elite athletes call themselves perfectionists. In fact, many Olympians and top-level professionals attribute their success to being perfectionists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you can\u2019t argue with success, right? If a gold-medalist or an All-Star believes perfectionism helped them achieve the pinnacle of their sport, then shouldn\u2019t all athletes seek the same <strong>perfectionist<\/strong> mindset?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip-side of the coin, there are countless athletes who talk about how the pursuit of perfection caused them overwhelming anxiety and eventually lead them to quit their sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the debate rages on&#8230; But we know that perfectionism has it&#8217;s advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels is a self-purported perfectionist. Hamels has been elected to four All-Star teams, was named World Series MVP (2008) and pitched a no-hitter and contributed to another no-hitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no denying that Hamels has been one of the best pitchers in baseball over the course of the last ten years. Hamels claims that perfectionism is the key to his career success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HAMELS:<\/strong> <em>&#8220;[Perfectionism] can get you in trouble, but that&#8217;s who I am. Perfectionism is the way to push yourself to the next level.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next level success is what all athletes desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamels goes on to say&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HAMELS:<\/strong> <em>&#8220;On top of that, the guys I played with in Philly were just so good that I had to keep grinding away, and that definitely is a contributing factor. I&#8217;m the one who has to look at myself in the mirror and ask if I&#8217;ve put in all the work to get myself better, because no one else is going to do that for you.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second part of Hamels&#8217; quote does not sound like perfectionism at all. &#8220;Grinding away&#8221; and &#8220;putting in the work to get better&#8221; are the antithesis of perfectionism&#8211;what I call performing functionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term that successful athletes use is what trips up younger athletes. When successful athletes talk of perfectionism, what they really mean is striving to get better or a daily commitment to improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_reality_perfectionism_is_a_trap_that_leads_to_under_performing_unrealistic_expectations_anxiety_fear_of_failure_and_frustration_in_your_sport\"><\/span>In reality, perfectionism is a trap that leads to under performing, unrealistic expectations, anxiety, fear of failure and frustration in your sport.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfectionism is not an achievable goal and it leaves you feeling like a failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine having high expectations for each season and missing it every single time&#8230; How would you feel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Constant failure to achieve expectations leads athletes to feel like they&#8217;re failing. This is why athletes give up, put in less effort and eventually quit competing in their sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So is being a perfectionist a good thing? Not when it comes to competition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopt the philosophy of getting better each day. When you do, each step of the way will grow your <strong>confidence<\/strong> and lead to even better performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Tip_to_Develop_the_%E2%80%9CStrive_for_Better%E2%80%9D_Approach_to_Performance\"><\/span>A Tip to Develop the &#8220;Strive for Better&#8221; Approach to Performance:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify small daily goals&#8230; <em>&#8220;What can I do today, that can help me be better than yesterday?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small steps forward amount to long-term improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t think you have to be drastically better than yesterday. Many athletes fall into that trap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let go of the need to be perfect or have others see your performance as perfect when you perform in competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/the-fearless-athlete-cd-program\/\">Check out &#8220;The Fearless Athlete&#8221; program to learn more strategies to overcome perfectionism in sports&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-win-close-competitions\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/does-perfectionism-help-your-performance\/\"><strong>Does Perfectionism Help Your Performance?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/perfectionism-hurts-athletes-during-competition\/\"><strong>Perfectionism Hurts Athletes During Competition<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/top-10-challenges-of-perfectionism\/\"><strong>Top 10 Challenges of Perfectionism<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-dca36a64-5c8f-4fcf-8dfb-da8bd663e456\">*Subscribe to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a> on Spotify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-370496de-1ed7-41e2-a009-254e9ec866b2\"><strong>Download a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/mental-toughness-report-athletes\/\">free sports psychology report<\/a>&nbsp;to improve your mental game!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-af5321a1-562b-4266-b2e9-068b5b1e1556\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sport-psychology-training-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our one-on-one mental game coaching.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fearless_Athlete\"><\/span>The Fearless Athlete <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fearless-athlete-small.jpg\" alt=\"The Fearless Athlete Audio and Workbook Program\" class=\"wp-image-19344\" style=\"width:213px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For the last two decades, I\u2019ve been working with athletes and helping them optimize their physical ability by teaching them the secrets of top performing athletes. 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