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Self-1 vs Self-2

Self-1 (critic) sabotages Self-2 (doer) — watch inner dialogue during performance.

20 min Advanced

Goal

Quiet inner dialogue for flow performance.

Steps

  1. 1
    Identify performance you struggle with.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Inner quiet during performance.

Evidence base

School: Inner Game

Founders: Timothy Gallwey (1974)

Gallwey — "The Inner Game of Tennis".

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Self-1 vs Self-2" take?
This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Self-1 vs Self-2"?
Inner quiet during performance. In the short term: Higher automatic performance.
Is "Self-1 vs Self-2" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Inner Game (Timothy Gallwey (1974)). Gallwey — "The Inner Game of Tennis".
Is "Self-1 vs Self-2" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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