recent conversation with my on/off pitcher DD
DD - it just feels like you want me to be perfect.
Coach Me - not at all. I do want you to put in the work to play at your potential. Same with all my players.
DD - oh, so you want all of us to be perfect?
Coach Me - absolutely not! But it's my job to help you be the best you can be, for you and for your team mates. Same goes for them.
DD - ok, but why do you get to decide what my potential is?
good question, eh
DD - it just feels like you want me to be perfect.
Coach Me - not at all. I do want you to put in the work to play at your potential. Same with all my players.
DD - oh, so you want all of us to be perfect?
Coach Me - absolutely not! But it's my job to help you be the best you can be, for you and for your team mates. Same goes for them.
DD - ok, but why do you get to decide what my potential is?
good question, eh