In this episode, I sit down with returning guest Kaden Carpenter, a baseball athlete at Utah Valley University, to talk about perfectionism and how it shows up in sports, life, and personal growth. We discuss the pressure to perform, learning to handle failure, and the mindset shifts that help you focus on progress instead of perfection. Kaden also shares lessons from his experience as a college athlete and how faith, discipline, and perspective have helped him navigate high expectations and continue growing.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Perfectionism

02:43 Understanding Personal Expectations

05:38 Organizing Failure for Success

08:17 The Role of Emotions in Perfectionism

10:53 Mentorship and Guidance in Overcoming Failure

13:45 The Importance of Environment and Influence

16:25 Applying Perfectionism Lessons Beyond Sports

18:56 Finding Grace in Imperfection

21:44 The Power of Positive Affirmations

24:24 Shifting Focus from Self to Others

30:50 Serving Others in Times of Struggle

31:51 Finding Peace Through Faith

33:04 The Void of Success Without Faith

35:36 Discernment and Spiritual Guidance

37:00 Overcoming Perfectionism and Procrastination

40:01 The Balance of Chaos and Control

47:19 Connection Through Service

51:36 Redefining Rest and Recharge

54:18 Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs