Sports psychology for everyday life
6/19/202650 min
The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat — sports cliches are everywhere. But what does it actually take to think like a winner? This hour, TED speakers explore the psychology of winning and losing.
Original broadcast date: July 19, 2024
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Manoush Zomorodi· Host0:18
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challenge you- We truly have to ask ourself, like why is it noteworthy? ... and even change you. I literally feel like I'm a different person. [laughs] Yes. Do you feel that way? Ideas worth spreading from TED and NPR. I'm Manoush Zomorodi. On the show today, the psychology of winning. Have you ever wondered what is going on in the mind of a professional athlete?
Abby Wambach· Guest1:08
Part of my personality from the time that I can remember is that when the lights were shining, when the moment of, of the game came down to the last second, to the last play, when the attention and the focus turned toward me, there was something greater in my spirit that came alive.