Do you have a “no excuses” mindset? Are you fearful that others will say you are making “excuses” for not executing fully? In athletics we often value the mindset of not letting anything get in our way, but a hard core “no excuses” mentality can cause us to blame ourselves when things outside of our control prohibit us from doing what we think we should be doing. Dr. Joanna Foss discusses the difference between coming up with an excuse and recognizing a reason, highlighting the importance of context.
