The Reader's Journey 6. Todd Herman: How To Unlock Your Alter Ego & Transform Your Life
Aug 4, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Todd Herman, a high-performance coach with over 20 years of experience, reveals the transformative power of alter egos in personal and professional life. He contrasts ‘fake it till you make it’ with the authentic identity shifts that alter egos provide. Todd shares insights into overcoming imposter syndrome and personal trauma to unlock potential. He also discusses how to create your own alter ego and the impact it can have on creativity and performance, especially for writers.
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Mental Game and Quick Identity Shift
- The mental game is about mastering inner focus, confidence, and emotional control to perform at peak levels.
- Shifting identity quickly using alter egos allows fast performance improvement without long belief changes.
Alter Ego Unlocks Performance
- We all naturally switch roles depending on context, like family or work.
- Creating an alter ego allows intentional, rapid optimization of our performance in specific life "fields of play."
Super Richard Alter Ego Story
- Todd Herman created "Super Richard" by blending traits of heroes like Joseph Campbell and Superman to overcome his own insecurities in business.
- The persona helped him market and sell confidently despite feeling insecure initially.
