The Power of Self Talk

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Self talk is something that, just like with gratitude, or gold setting, or visualization, n body language, all these skills and strategies are simple, but they're not easy. And usually when we need to do them the most is when we least feel like doing them. We definitely, most of the time, our first appraisal is usually negative. So i can't believe this is happening, or why now? Or this isn't fair. What's this cussd problem? Chill out, man, exactly. I laid it on you my own sit ation. How wont you address that situation yet?

Dr. Jim Afremow reveals the secrets of how top performers prepare themselves mentally to succeed.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The five-minute mental training routine used by top athletes

2) Two easy ways to turn a bad day around

3) One powerful question to elevate your leadership

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— ABOUT JIM —

Dr. Jim Afremow is a much sought-after mental skills coach, licensed professional counselor, co-founder of the Champion's Mind app, and the author of The Champion’s Mind (over 140,000 copies sold), The Champion’s Comeback, and The Young Champion’s Mind. For over 20 years, Dr. Afremow has assisted numerous high-school, collegiate, recreational, and professional athletes. In addition, he has mentally trained several U.S. and international Olympic competitors. Jim also served as a senior staff member with Counseling Services and Sports Medicine at Arizona State University, and as a Mental Skills Coach and the Peak Performance Coordinator with the San Francisco Giants MLB organization. In addition, Jim has helped many business executives elevate their mental game.

• Jim’s book: The Champion’s Comeback: How Great Athletes Recover, Reflect, and Re-Ignite,

• Jim’s book: The Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive

• Jim’s book: The Leader's Mind: How Great Leaders Prepare, Perform, and Prevail

• Jim’s Instagram: @jimafremow

• Jim’s Twitter: @goldmedalmind

• Jim’s website: GoldMedalMind.net

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