the measurable similarity between what we think we are doing, and what we are actually doing. The more congruence we have, the more likely we are to reach our full potential. As an example, let’s imagine you are running the 100 meter dash in practice. You sincerely think you are working your hardest, but your times are well below your usual performance, and videos show that your rhythm and stride are seriously flawed. To get more congruence, you must reevaluate your thinking, and discover why your mind is “missing the point”. This is often a source of argument between athletes and their coaches. Coaches look pretty objectively at players, and can see when an athlete is not performing at their usual level. If they confront the athlete with their observations, the athlete may respond defensively, because the athlete’s congruence is not well-established.
