[Infowarrior] - OT: How to Overcome Fear of Mistakes: One Coach’s Story

[Richard Forno]

(This story works on many levels. --rick)


How to Overcome Fear of Mistakes: One Coach’s Story

Scientists call it the “sweet spot” — that highly productive zone on the edge of our abilities where learning happens fastest. The problem, of course, is that the sweet spot doesn’t feel sweet. In fact, it feels sour and uncomfortable, because being there you have to take risks and make mistakes. And most of us hate making mistakes.

Basically, we’re allergic.

But what’s kick-assingly powerful  is when somebody finds a simple way to reverse that allergy. With that in mind, check out the following letter from Jared Mathes, who coaches a U-14 volleyball team in Calgary,  Alberta.


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http://thetalentcode.com/2013/03/20/how-to-overcome-fear-of-mistakes-one-coachs-story/

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