The Bulletproof Musician

How to Talk to Yourself When You’re Having a Bad Practice Day (or Week)

May 24, 2020

We all naturally react to failure a little differently, but ever wonder what's different about those folks who seem to bounce back more effortlessly from repeated failure? This study provides some pretty fascinating insights, as the researchers explore the differences between what more and less persistent kids say to themselves when they experience failure.

How to Talk to Yourself When You’re Having a Bad Practice Day (or Week)


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