612: Talking to Yourself Isn't Crazy (It's How You Master Your Mind)

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Nov 19, 2025

Discover how talking to yourself isn't a sign of craziness but a powerful tool for self-leadership. Verbalizing thoughts can elevate emotions and sharpen focus, as demonstrated by the experiences of a close friend. Learn about the science behind distanced self-talk and how using your name can help reshape your identity. A 14-day challenge invites you to alternate between spoken affirmations and silence, tracking your progress. Embrace the power of your voice to lead your mind and transform your life!

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INSIGHT

Voice Changes Your Nervous System

Speaking aloud creates sound waves that feed back into your nervous system and shifts emotion faster than silent thought.
Hal argues verbalizing affirmations and prayers more powerfully redirects mental and emotional state.

ANECDOTE

Roommate Who Yelled Declarations

Hal describes living with Matt Ricoeur who loudly practiced daily declarations to program his mindset.
Matt used spoken affirmations and service to others as part of becoming highly successful and intentional.

INSIGHT

Silence Observes; Voice Leads

Silence helps you observe your mind but speaking can lead and override unhelpful internal questions.
Hal emphasizes that intentional verbalization can stop doubt during meditation and push you into productive states.

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When you see someone talking to themself in public, your first thought might be that person is a little crazy and maybe has mental health issues. But what if it's actually one of the most powerful forms of self-leadership?

In today's episode, I'll show you how using your own voice can immediately transform your mental and emotional state, elevate your focus, and help you lead yourself through any challenge.

I'll share a story about a close friend who inspired me with his daily "self-talk" practice, and how I came to realize he wasn't acting crazy—he was actually being very intentional. Over time, I discovered that speaking affirmations and prayers out loud with intensity, not just thinking them silently, has a far more profound impact on my mental, emotional state, and physical nervous system.

Lastly, I'll walk you through a simple 14-day challenge that you can track and rate the impact it's having on you. Because the truth is, silence helps you observe your mind, but your voice can lead it.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Why talking to yourself out loud isn't crazy, it's conscious self-leadership.
How spoken affirmations and prayers can instantly shift your emotions.
The science behind distanced self-talk and how it reprograms your identity.
The difference that silence and speaking out loud has on your Miracle Morning.
A 14-day challenge to strengthen your focus, faith, and mindset.

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