You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson The Ultimate Performance-Enhancing Drug: How Do You Talk to Yourself? (Heroic +1 #1,862)
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Aug 26, 2024 
Dave Alred, a performance and coaching expert, joins writer and speaker Darrin Donnelly to unlock the secrets of self-talk. They delve into how your inner dialogue can be the ultimate performance-enhancing tool. Alred highlights the drastic impacts of shifting from negative to positive affirmations, showcasing the importance of mental toughness. Donnelly adds insights on personal development, emphasizing the transformative power of harnessing your thoughts. Together, they inspire listeners to elevate their self-talk for better performance.
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Language As A Performance Drug
- Brian describes how Dave Alred framed language as a powerful drug used with England's cricket team to improve performance.
- Alred warns that careless use of this drug (language) can destroy self-esteem and take years to repair.
Direct Your Self-Talk
- Darrin Donnelly tells listeners to direct their self-talk rather than merely describing negative states.
- Tell yourself how you want to feel and what you want to happen next to shift focus toward desired outcomes.
Take Charge Of The Inner Battle
- Take control of the internal battle and actively manage your thoughts instead of passively listening to them.
- Replace rumination with constructive commands: talk to yourself, don’t listen to yourself.