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TODD HERMAN - THE ALTER EGO EFFECT: How To Activate Your Heroic Self

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Dec 25, 2019
Todd Herman, performance coach to Olympic athletes and billionaires, discusses how adopting alter egos can unlock peak performance. They explore the power of alter egos and how they can improve performance, citing examples from celebrities and athletes. They also discuss the importance of playfulness, seeking help, and developing identity. The chapter ends with a conversation about coexisting with AI and advice for success.
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ANECDOTE

Todd Herman's 'Dronimo'

  • Todd Herman developed an alter ego named "Dronimo" to overcome insecurity about his physique while playing football.
  • Dronimo was a composite of his football heroes and Native American warriors, embodying a destroyer mentality.
ADVICE

Mental Movie Theater

  • Build a mental movie theater in your mind to practice skills and visualize success.
  • Imagine yourself performing flawlessly in various scenarios, either as an observer or experiencer.
ANECDOTE

Dronimo's Composition

  • Todd Herman's Dronimo combined aspects of Walter Payton, Ronnie Lott, and a tribe of Native American warriors.
  • He used trading cards and a ritual of placing them in his uniform to activate Dronimo's traits.
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