# EP #49: The Risk Nobody Warns Athletes About

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Podcast: [The SPMI Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-spmi-podcast-452260)
Published: 2026-02-07T19:26:40+00:00
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## Resource

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

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