Have you ever stopped to consider the words you say to yourself daily? The conversations we have internally, often referred to as self-talk, profoundly impact our thoughts, feelings, and actions. In his groundbreaking book "What to Say When You Talk to Yourself," Shad Helmstetter delves into the power of self-talk and how it shapes our lives. One of the most eye-opening revelations in Helmstetter's book is the staggering amount of negative messages we receive during our formative years. According to research cited by Helmstetter, the average person hears "no" or "you can't" over 148,000 times before they reach adulthood. These messages, whether from parents, teachers, or peers, create deep-seated beliefs about our abilities and potential. The problem is that these negative beliefs often persist into adulthood, shaping our self-perception and influencing our behavior. We carry these limiting beliefs with us, unknowingly sabotaging our success ...