Let's talk about what just happened this weekend.
(And no, we're not talking about that one quarterback's fall to the fifth round.
The NFL Draft is a master class in brutal honesty.
Every prospect gets dissected. Every weakness exposed. Every blind spot highlighted.
For some, it's career-ending. For others, it's the foundation of greatness.
The difference? How they respond to feedback about their blind spots.
The Blind Spot That Makes the Difference 👀
When the Seattle Seahawks selected Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe with the 14th pick, they weren't just drafting arm talent. They were betting on a mindset.
During his pre-draft interviews, one team asked Milroe what he excelled at, then asked what he needed to improve.
His response?
"How much time do you have?"
Milroe then proceeded to detail every area he was actively working to improve.
The team was shocked. They asked if he was concerned that highlighting his weaknesses might hurt his draft stock.
Milroe's answer revealed why a Competitor's Mindset:
"You should be concerned with any guy who comes in this room, who hasn't played a down of NFL football, and doesn't tell you that he has weaknesses or that he isn't working on them. Plus, it's an insult because that means he doesn't think you know how to watch film."
That's the difference between a prospect and a pro.
Amateurs hide their weaknesses. Competitors expose them - then systematically eliminate them.
The Ego Gap: Your Greatest Barrier to Growth 🔥
Here's what most won't admit: Your ego is killing your growth.
The "Ego Gap" is that psychological barrier between drift and direction—between who you are and who you could be.
Crossing it requires confronting three uncomfortable truths:
- You have blind spots right now that are limiting your potential
- You're not seeing them because your ego doesn't want to
- The fastest path to growth is asking for the feedback you're afraid to hear
Your ego wants to be protected. It craves certainty. It hates vulnerability.
But growth happens in uncertainty. In vulnerability. In feedback.
The gap between your current performance and your potential isn't skill - it's ego.
Cross the Gap
Want to cross the Ego Gap like Jalen Milroe? Here's your game plan:
1. Seek Brutal Feedback
- Identify 3 people who see you perform regularly
- Ask them directly: "What's my biggest blind spot that's limiting my performance?"
- Critical: Don't defend. Don't explain. Just listen and take notes.
2. Find the Pattern
- Look for commonalities across different sources
- Pay special attention to feedback that makes you uncomfortable
- Identify which blind spot, if improved, would create the biggest impact
3. Create Your Daily Practice
- Design one specific 15-minute drill targeting your primary blind spot
- Schedule it as non-negotiable in your calendar
- Make it measurable so you can track improvement
4. Embrace the Discomfort
- Commit to practicing your weakest area consistently
- Remember: discomfort is the currency of growth
- Document small improvements to maintain momentum
Remember: This isn't about becoming someone different. It's about becoming more of who you could be.
The Competitor in you knows that blind spots aren't character flaws - they're the exact areas where your greatest potential for improvement exists.
The Reality Check ✓
Let's be brutally honest:
Most reading this won't do it. Most will think, "Great idea," then never ask for the feedback. Most will let ego win over excellence.
Most will remain comfortable rather than competitive. But you're not most people.
You're here because you're willing to cross that Ego Gap - to face what others won't, to grow where others can't.
The difference between good and great isn't talent. It's having the courage to hear what you need to improve, not just what you want to hear.
So I'll ask you directly:
What blind spot are you avoiding right now that's keeping you from your next level?
And what are you going to do about it?
I'm cheering for you, Reader,
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Competitive Reflection
What stories is your ego telling you to avoid the feedback that could unlock your next level of performance?