[MichaelApproved]

Jared Tendler[1] is a poker coach and has a great line that stuck with me, beyond my poker playing. It goes something like this

Visualizing your win is important to help you stay focused on a goal but equality important is not to get carried away with the visualization. If you imagine yourself winning too often, you'll feel like you already achieved that goal and won't be as motivated to follow through. After-all, what's the point in doing the extra work, if you already think you've won?

He's got a lot of other really good insights. If you're a poker player, I highly recommend his audio books which are available on audible.

[1] http://jaredtendlerpoker.com/tmgp1and2/

[kaffeemitsahne]

Reminds me of that bit about people being less likely to actually follow through with their plans if they've already told people about what they're going to do, versus keeping it silent.

[nzjrs]

Wait what?! I've heard literally the opposite advice - the idea being people don't like to be made a liar of, so publicly promising you will do something makes you more inclined to do it

[throwanem]

There's a difference between making someone a promise, and just talking about something you intend to do.

[markdown]

Relevant 3min TED Talk by Sivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHopJHSlVo4

[tdkl]

Both mind hacks work or fail, depending on the person and their habits.

[abysmallyideal]

Visualizing _the win_ versus _imagining winning_ are two completely different things. That's good solid advice.