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“those who ask themselves whether they will perform a task generally do better than those who tell themselves that they will.” quote by David DiSalvo
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““those who ask themselves whether they will perform a task generally do better than those who tell themselves that they will.””

David DiSalvo

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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.

Key Takeaway

Use questions to boost task performance.

Themes

motivation self‑talk performance

Mood

focused analytical

Type

self‑help motivational

When to use this quote

  • studying
  • public speaking
  • project planning

Key Concepts

cognitive psychology self‑efficacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What questions help you succeed?
  • When might affirmations be better?
A Different Perspective

Questions can cause doubt if not constructive.

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