Brian JohnsonChairman & Philosopher in Residence at Heroic

What To Say When You Talk to Yourself by Dr. Shad Helmstetter (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

1 Jul 2025 · 1 min

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A one-minute video by Brian Johnson summarizing Shad Helmstetter’s book What To Say When You Talk to Yourself. Emphasizes that self-talk programs the mind—repeated messages (usually negative and unconscious) shape beliefs and behavior—and recommends intentional, present-tense affirmations combined with action and repetition to build new neural pathways and habits.

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Today's book what to say when youn Talk to Yourself. Awesome title by Shad Helmstetter. A powerful reminder that your thoughts and especially your self talk are programming your mind, habits and destiny every single day. Old school classic on mental toughness. Here's your one minute summary. Your brain believes your self talk. Whether helpful or harmful. Repeated messages shape your beliefs and behaviors. Most self talk is negative and and unconscious. You've been programmed by past voices. It's time to rewrite the script. You can choose your programming Speak to yourself with intention, clarity and consistency to install new beliefs. Use affirmations with purpose. Repeat positive statements in the present tense and back them up with action. Repetition builds reality. Like physical reps in the gym, mental reps create new neural pathways. Your mind is always listening. What message will you give it today?