“It isn’t the other person we are defeating. It is simply a matter of overcoming the obstacles he presents. In true competition, no person is defeated. Both players benefit from their efforts to overcome the obstacles presented by the other.” ~Dr. Chad Johnson
How often do you find yourself overthinking a situation which then results in a less-than-desirable outcome compared to times when you’re “in the zone” and you can’t lose?
Everyday Practices Podcast co-hosts Dr. Chad Johnson and Regan Robertson continue their fun and informative subseries in which they dive into the world’s leading business books and share summaries of the valuable lessons you can apply to your dental practice. In this episode, Dr. Chad and Regan discuss The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by W. Timothy Gallwey.
They discuss fascinating concepts like Self 1 (the conscious mind that overthinks and gets in the way) and Self 2 (your innate talent or unconscious mind that processes things and gets the job done the way you usually want), and how to better quiet Self 1 so Self 2 has the opportunity to perform well. Drawing from their own personal journeys, Dr. Chad and Regan candidly recount instances in which their conscious thinking led to unfortunate complications, and then finding success when they surrendered control to their innate talents.
As you listen to this episode, we want you to think about:
- How frequently do you find yourself overanalyzing things with your conscious mind when your subconscious abilities or innate talents could effortlessly handle them?
- What can you do to quiet your overthinking mind and trust your innate talents more?
- How can the concepts of mastering the mental side of peak performance be applied to your life, your team, and your career?
https://productivedentist.com/podcasts/everyday-practices-podcast/episode-197-overthinking-vs-processing/
Overthinking vs Processing