You know that little voice that shows up and says: “I should be faster by now.” “I should have made that shot.” “I should be tougher.” “I should be able to beat them" That voice may be mistaken for motivation at first. But most of the time, “should” does not help you compete better. It piles on pressure, shrinks your confidence, and turns the sport you care about into one long performance review. Athletes are used to pushing. Parents and coaches are used to encouraging that p