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The Polaroid Principle: Why Athletes Shouldn’t Judge Their Performance Too Early

The Polaroid Principle: Why Athletes Shouldn’t Judge Their Performance Too Early

Update: 2025-12-11
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One of the most important reminders we can share with athletes is to not judge your performance or season too early. Like a Polaroid picture, performance takes time to develop. This episode is all about evaluating your growth with patience and perspective and not becoming trapped by assumptions you create from past experiences.

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The Polaroid Principle: Why Athletes Shouldn’t Judge Their Performance Too Early

The Polaroid Principle: Why Athletes Shouldn’t Judge Their Performance Too Early

Zach Brandon