"Overheard" from the Minds of some Great Athletes:
Normal Self-Talk can be transformed into Fantastic Self-Talk
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I've got to get a hit.
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I don't have to win, but it sure would be fun. I'll make the most of this opportunity.
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Adversity sucks.
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At least it's adversity in the game I love.
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I just love winning.
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I love this game.
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What will my coach say?
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I know I'm trying my best, so I'm going to enjoy this competition and not worry. Period. No worries.
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If we don't win, it will be a catastrophe.
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Winning sure beats losing, but it's just a game.
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OMG!
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Don't get too emotional and lose track of the things I can control.
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Wow, I royally messed that up!
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Try to be perfect, but don't ever expect it.
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Players Reminder: "You can either find a way or you can find an excuse, but you can't do both."
Coaches Reminder: "They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."
Winner's Creed: "I will give my best effort one step at a time, accept whatever happens, and do it again."