[jdavidson]

Any one have links to the evidence mentioned for the effect of positive thinking on performance?

[Alex3917]

Most of the research on this comes from the field of educational psychology. The specific term that you would search is 'self-efficacy'.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-efficacy

[stse]

Also "Performance Psychology" which as its origin in sports.

[jdavidson]

Thanks!