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The Life Coach School Podcast

Ep #525: Say vs. Hear

Jul 4, 2024
Explore the art of self-talk and its critical role in navigating life's challenges. Discover why negative self-talk often leads to more mistakes and how it can derail performance. Learn effective strategies to transform your inner dialogue and become your own best coach. Personal stories illuminate the power of positive affirmations, encouraging you to adopt uplifting messages daily. This insights-packed discussion empowers you to embrace mistakes and foster a more supportive mindset for personal growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Negative self-talk can create a detrimental cycle impacting future performance, emphasizing the need for supportive self-coaching in moments of disappointment.
  • Developing positive self-communication habits is essential for enhancing emotional maturity and overall fulfillment in both personal and professional life.

Deep dives

The Mental Game of Golf and Life

Golf serves as a powerful metaphor illustrating how mental attitudes can influence performance in various aspects of life. The speaker highlights observations made while watching their son play golf, noting that his reactions to missed shots negatively impacted his performance. When he would miss a putt, his disappointment was evident through body language and self-talk, which created a cycle of negative emotions affecting subsequent shots. This concept is paralleled in life, where individual interpretations of circumstances and results can shape future thoughts and feelings, directly influencing actions.

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