How to Quiet that Little Devilish Voice of Doubt in Your Head

Let’s face it, we all have that little devilish voice of doubt that from time to time, elevates its volume. Whether it’s on the golf course attempting a 5 foot putt, going on a long group bicycle ride that you know will be faster than you usually ride, or asking your neighbor to introduce you to his business partner. When that devilish voice of doubt persists, performance suffers.

Nobody is immune. The key is understanding how to quickly quiet that little devilish voice so you can continue to perform at your potential. Make no mistake about it, this little devilish voice of doubt is what holds most people back in life. How so? Because most people never learn how to turn it off and develop a habit of focusing on obstacles rather than results.

Whether it’s the golfer standing over that putt and thinking I hope I don’t miss or an advisor chatting with his neighbor thinking I don’t want to ruin our relationship by asking to meet his business partner. Regardless of the situation, or the actual inner dialogue you’re hearing, performance suffers.  

But – there’s a simple 4 step solution.

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