# 167. Internationally-Recognized Mental Performance Coach Explains Why Confidence Becomes Dangerous for Top Performers

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Published: 2026-06-04T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if one of the biggest threats to your success isn't fear, self-doubt, or lack of confidence... But too much confidence? In this episode, I sit down with internationally recognized mental game coach Jared Tendler to explore one of the most common—and least recognized—performance killers among high achievers: overconfidence. We unpack why success often plants the seeds of future failure, how overconfidence quietly erodes discipline, preparation, and decision-making, and why most people never realize it's happening until they're stuck in a spiral of frustration, anger, and self-doubt. In this episode, you'll learn : Why overconfidence—not fear—is often what derails high performers The subtle signs you're taking your foot off the gas without realizing it Why emotional accumulation creates explosive reactions and burnout How journaling improves emotional awareness and decision-making Why elite performers view mistakes differently than everyone else The real reason boredom shows up when you're succeeding Why most people misdiagnose their own performance problems How to build a reflection process that accelerates growth If you've ever wondered why you keep making the same mistakes, why success sometimes seems to disappear as quickly as it arrived, or why high performers so often sabotage their own momentum, this conversation will change how you think about confidence forever. Time Stamps : 00:00: The hidden success trap that derails high performers after they start winning 3:25: Why success creates a dangerous lag effect most people never see coming 7:41: The subtle signs you're becoming overconfident without realizing it 13:04: Why emotionally "constipated" high performers struggle to reach their potential 20:52: Why boredom is often a warning sign—not a harmless feelin…

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