The Fear of Getting Better, Mentally

Why is it that whenever we talk about the mental aspects of anything, people (mainly men) are intimidated about learning something new.  In general, we are not born with the gifts that are required to perform at elite levels.  Almost anybody can learn the perfect swing, stance, follow-through but what is it that really separates the good from the great.  It all comes down to the mental.  I know that is scary.  It was scary for me when I realized that I couldn't focus, or relax.  It was scary when I finally admitted that I let one shot ruin an entire round.  I personally had to admit that I wasn't the sharpest tool in the toolshed.  Well, once I decided to actually improve my game mentally it changed my golfing world.  I met with a sports psychologist weekly for 10 weeks.  I brought my handicap down by 8 stokes and I never stepped on the course.  Accept it or not, golf is 90% - 95% mental, and no matter how much or how hard you practice your physical game, you are never going to take your game to the next level without learning the mental aspects of the golf.  So, come on tough guy.  If Tiger uses a mental coach, why shouldn't you.