Summer Encore episode! There’s a common bit of sports psychology that tells athletes to visualize themselves making a goal before they take a shot. On this episode I recall learning this lesson on my childhood basketball team, then explain how this advice is similar to saying affirmations.

Want to read more (for adults) about visualization in sports? Start here:

Visualization: The power of the movie theater in your mind

How Imagery and Visualization Can Improve Athletic Performance

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