Managing Chatter and Inner Dialogue for Optimal Performance

Is there a science to the conversations that we have with ourselves? What strategies can we use to maximize our performance through the way we talk.

I recently read the book Chatter by Ethan Kross to better understand how to navigate the conversations that we have with ourselves. This episode highlights the areas in the book that I think are most relevant to athletes and high performers.

I highly recommend reading the full book!

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0:00 Intro

1:57 What is Chatter?

3:30 Why do we introspect?

9:05 Downside of Chatter

12:00 Benefits of Self Talk

13:45 Rick Ankiel

17:55 How to Break Negative Feedback Loops

19:00 Tools for Psychological Distance

29:45 In the Moment Strategies

39:10 Other Strategies

52:12 Helping Others with Chatter

58:45 Conclusion

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