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Mentioned in 17 episodes
The Alter Ego Effect
Book • 2019
In this book, Todd Herman explains how creating an 'alter ego' can help individuals unlock their full potential.
Backed by scientific research and real-world examples, Herman shows how this concept, often used by top athletes and executives, can be applied to various aspects of life such as sports, business, career, parenting, and more.
The book provides strategies for building and activating an alter ego to overcome self-doubt, negativity, and insecurity, and to empower individuals to become their best selves.
Backed by scientific research and real-world examples, Herman shows how this concept, often used by top athletes and executives, can be applied to various aspects of life such as sports, business, career, parenting, and more.
The book provides strategies for building and activating an alter ego to overcome self-doubt, negativity, and insecurity, and to empower individuals to become their best selves.
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Mentioned in 17 episodes
Recommended by
Shane Parrish after reading it and discovering
Todd Herman 's work through Kobe Bryant.



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Mentioned by
Dan Koe as a book that coined the term 'alter ego' and its application for achieving goals.


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How To Change Your Life So Fast It Feels Illegal
Mentioned by
Alex Hormozi to illustrate the importance of balancing different aspects of one's personality for a fulfilling life and relationships.


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Mentioned by
Rob Dial , discussing the concept of alter egos and their impact on behavior and performance.


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The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong
Mentioned by Alexis Fernandez as a book that details the alter ego effect, a psychological strategy for improving performance.

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415. What is the alter ego effect and how to use it to become the person you want
Recommended by Benji Carlson as a book explaining how understanding and investing in different archetypes of the self is a powerful performance cheat code.

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205. The Alter Ego Effect: Perform Better Any Time, Anywhere - Todd Herman
Mentioned by
Todd Herman as one of his best-selling books, discussing the use of secret identities to transform one's life.


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Mentioned by Leon Hendrix , referencing the author's advice of wearing a Darth Vader helmet while writing.

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Mentioned by
Jay Shetty as the basis for the episode and its five-step process for creating an alter ego.


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Recommended by Daniel Amen, who uses it a lot with his patients.

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