Ego gets in the way for sure.

I've always been an incredible shot, steady hands since I was shooting 22lr in boy scouts. Many others are too.

Hunters feel this way as well. they shoot 6 shots per year to sight in and kill a deer.

All that however goes out the door in pressure, off hand, uncomfortable loud, dark, and the like situations.

Best of luck to you. Ever come to AZ let me know.