Overconfidence
Here’s something many of us are guilty of. After watching all ten seasons of Masterchef, we somehow have the idea that we know more than the panel of professional judges. This, which you should obviously know, is far from being true. In fact, those chefs got there by working in the kitchen for hundreds and hundreds of centuries. We spend 60 minutes watching Masterchef every week.
Now, having confidence in the kitchen is great, but don’t go overboard. Refer to recipes, check with pros in online forums, or leave comments on YouTube cooking channels. You can learn from the best of the best by reaching out.