Self-Talk: How You Speak to Yourself Matters Most

Update Your Brain's Operating System

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A founder I worked with said to me, “I don’t allow myself to consider if things won’t work out. If I start to go there, I know it will just derail me. I have to put that [thinking] away quickly when it happens.” 

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We all inherently know this—yet where we usually focus isn’t internal, but external. We focus on what we do, what we accomplish, our productivity, or our lack of focus. All of these are important, and all of these are, in some ways, outputs that are tied to how we think…but they aren’t the *only* things we should focus on.

Your self-talk—how you think, your internal dialogue—shapes your reality, dictates your actions, and determines your success more than any external force ever could.

People often talk about “self-talk” as silly affirmations, but it’s more consequential than saying a few nice phrases to yourself. It’s understanding that the messages you tell yourself consistently set the tone for the actions you end up taking. 

You will either pay attention to self-talk, or it will lead you around. 

Ever watch someone be completely led around by their fears or concerns, even when they’re incredibly talented? That’s a person who needs to get out of their head so they can get out of their own way. 

We’re going to talk about how to make your self-talk work for you, not against you.