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.