David McErlain: How do I talk to people without talking bad about myself?

• Separate logic from emotion. Revisit real evidence of your strengths, like recommendation letters, to reframe your self-story.
• Identify the inner critic’s voice; it’s not yours but a learned echo from others. Name that voice (like “Bob”) to detach and disarm its influence during self-talk.
• Replace “I suck” thoughts with third-person reflections to create distance and objectivity.
• Trace where the negative voice began; awareness weakens its control.
• Listen to Ethan Kross’s Chatter podcast for tools to quiet mental noise and his actual book.
• Pair it with Alex Weber’s episode to deepen self-confidence through reframing and self-awareness.

Useful Resources:

Managing Limiting Beliefs, Imposter Syndrome, and all the “Chatter” In Our Heads | with Ethan Kross

Ethan Kross’ Book: Chatter

Why Becoming a Failure is Essential to Success | with Alex Weber, ANW

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