Mike "Bagel"
@bagelpuc
Small Business Counselor, Podcaster, Writer, Connector
Mike "Bagel"
@bagelpuc
Small Business Counselor, Podcaster, Writer, Connector
Episode AI notes
Rafi Kohan emphasizes the importance of mental toughness in responding to trash talk by promoting self-awareness and self-regulation.
Effective trash talk can serve as a distraction strategy, deflecting opponents' focus, as illustrated by the example of Shep Messine.
Embracing the underdog effect can motivate individuals to overcome
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