Better Quote by David DiSalvo
““those who ask themselves whether they will perform a task generally do better than those who tell themselves that they will.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Self‑Talk, 2018
Self‑directed questioning improves performance more than simple affirmations.
In simple terms: Ask yourself about tasks to do better than just saying you will.
Use questions to boost task performance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- studying
- public speaking
- project planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What questions help you succeed?
- When might affirmations be better?
Questions can cause doubt if not constructive.