In this episode, Patrick Albán breaks down one of the most common challenges athletes face: the gap between practice performance and competition performance. 

He explores the psychological barriers that fuel performance anxiety and explains why understanding the cost of inaction versus action is critical for long-term growth.

Patrick dives into why so many athletes thrive in training but struggle when pressure is highest, and why this struggle often extends beyond sport into confidence, decision-making, and everyday life. 

He challenges the belief that “playing it safe” is the smart option, showing how avoidance and hesitation quietly become the riskiest strategies of all when it comes to reaching goals.

Throughout the episode, Patrick offers practical, mindset-driven tools to help athletes confront fear, take ownership of their performance, and build confidence that holds up when it matters most.

This conversation is for athletes, parents, and coaches who are ready to stop protecting comfort and start pursuing real progress.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Performance Discrepancy

02:57 Understanding Fear in Competition

05:53 The Cost of Inaction vs. Action

11:46 Mindset Shifts for Athletes

18:09 The Role of Consistency in Training

23:48 Overcoming Procrastination and Avoidance

29:55 Building Confidence Through Action

35:58 Strategies for Mental Resilience

39:07 Conclusion and Call to Action

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