Is there a science to the conversations that we have with ourselves? What strategies can we use to maximize our performance through the way we talk.
I recently read the book Chatter by Ethan Kross to better understand how to navigate the conversations that we have with ourselves. This episode highlights the areas in the book that I think are most relevant to athletes and high performers.

Timestamps

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 1:57 What is Chatter?
  • 3:30 Why do we introspect?
  • 9:05 Downside of Chatter
  • 12:00 Benefits of Self Talk
  • 13:45 Rick Ankiel
  • 17:55 How to Break Negative Feedback Loops
  • 19:00 Tools for Psychological Distance
  • 29:45 In the Moment Strategies
  • 39:10 Other Strategies
  • 52:12 Helping Others with Chatter
  • 58:45 Conclusion

Links and resources

I highly recommend reading the full book!