I don't think private pilot's are subject to Human Factors or Threat and Error Management programs during their training. Some may be lucky enough to encounter it during other non-aviation activities.
Overpowering 'the urge to get there' requires a lot of patience, discipline and practise.
It's easy to make comments like 'What were they thinking? I'd never do that.'
Nobody goes out there to injure or kill themselves or others, but unfortunate decisions can lead to that.
Happens in motor vehicles everyday, but we still don't get it.