Bhrett McCabe
Breaking Through the Plateau
Remember when the game felt light—when you couldn’t wait to get to the range, the gym, or the office? Somewhere along the climb, that love turned into a checklist. You kept showing up, logging reps, doing the work—but the results slowed down, and the spark faded. That’s the plateau. The habits are still there, but the urgency is gone. You’re working hard, but not sharp. And over time, that kind of grind—without clarity or direction—just wears you down.
When the Grind Replaces the Game
Early wins come fast because there’s so much low-hanging fruit. You learn, you improve, you celebrate. Then the jump to the next bracket hits—college ball, pro circuits, C-suite pressure—and the same routine barely moves the needle. Frustration sets in. Entitlement creeps in. You start chasing trophies instead of chasing your best, and the game that used to energize you now feels like a burden you can’t shake.
Smaller Targets, Sharper Aim
At elite levels the margin is razor thin. Improvement hides in a half-degree clubface, a single phrase in a pitch, one decision under stress. Most people panic here. They double the volume and hope effort makes up the gap. It won’t. Progress at this stage is quiet and specific. It demands precision, feedback, and the courage to admit that “good enough” is what’s holding you back.
Get Back to the Basics
Being overwhelmed isn't a sign to quit. It’s a cue to simplify. Cut the noise. Recommit to the drill that built your foundation. Pick one variable—tempo, focus cue, decision rule—and tighten it. Add friction where you’ve gotten comfortable. One deliberate tweak beats twenty random changes. You don’t need a reinvention; you need clarity and reps that matter.
Start Climbing Again
If the weight of the work feels heavier than the love that started it, you’re not broken—you’re bored with maintenance. Break the cycle. Get honest about where you’re coasting, make one brutal adjustment, and lean back into the basics that made the game fun in the first place. You are the way out of the pain. Show up on purpose and keep climbing.