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How to Steal the Self Talk of Elite Athletes to Help You Win | Deep Dive | Deep Dive

The Exponential Athlete | Sports Performance

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Empowering Athletes Through Distant Self-Talk

The chapter explores how distant self-talk, such as using one's own name or speaking in the second/third person, can reduce shame and improve performance in high-pressure moments for athletes. It highlights research findings on elite athletes like Tiger Woods and the importance of reframing challenges as opportunities. The concept of using alter egos and the global 'you' to enhance performance and cope with pressure is also discussed.

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