"Overheard" from the Minds of some Great Athletes:
'Normal' Self-Talk can be transformed into Fantastic Self-Talk
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There's no way we can lose this game.
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If we play the way we're capable of, we'll definitely win this game. |
| This will be a piece of cake. | Doing my best is never a piece of cake. |
| I know what this guy is about to do -- SportsCenter highlights, here I come! | Don't count my chickens before they hatch - just do my job and let greatness happen! |
| Why does coach think he knows it all? | Why wouldn't I appreciate and honestly consider constructive criticisms from a man (with lots more experience than I have) who is trying to help me? |
| I'm the best player on my team. | I want to be the best player in the country. |
| I'm satisfied. |
My roots can always dig deeper.
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| I wish this guy would shut up and take a breath so I can make my point. | Listen to what he's saying. Maybe his point can help me. |
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We will be champions this season!
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We have a great chance to be champions this season! |
| We won. Time to rest. | We won, and there are some aspects I can improve upon. |
| They are terrible. | They don't matter. The competition is with ourselves. |
| Why won't coach leave me alone? He's always attacking me and I'm obviously the starter, the best player at my position around. | Thank you, coach, for helping me to approach my potential. |
| Look at me. I am the greatest. | We are doing well. I am grateful for the support of my teammates and the opportunities I've been given. |
| I've got this in the bag. | Delivering my best effort now is important. |
| I'm going to take what I deserve, now. | I'm going to be ready for opportunities as they present themselves. |
Others? Post yours below.