The Alter Ego Effect Book: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life
“We are judged in our lives by what we do, not by what we think or intend to do.”
– Todd Herman
Pagkatapos ng dalawang dekada ng coaching, nalaman ni Todd Herman that Alter Egos are the quickest and most reliable way to achieve optimal performance in all domains of life. Sa sandalling gumamit ang isang tao ng Alter Ego they trust, their mind gets busy thinking, acting, and feeling the way the Alter Ego would and suspends self‐doubt.
Kumpletuhin ang mga sumusunod na hakbang to develop an Alter Ego you can trust to perform in high‐stakes situations and to get you to the next level in your career:
SAAN KA NAHIHIRAPAN?
- Are you struggling to transfer your skills from practice to performance?
- Are you struggling to complete your projects or get your business off the ground?
- Are you struggling to hit your next performance milestone (scoring average in basketball, a rating in chess, half‐ marathon time, etc.)?
ANONG MGA KATANGIAN ANG KAILANGAN MONG I-PUSH THROUGH YOUR STRUGGLE AND MAKE PROGRESS?
- Would being calm, clear‐headed, and confident under pressure help you transfer your skills from practice into your performance?
- Would being more focused, driven, and creative enable you to complete more projects or get your business started?
SINO ANG NAGLALAMAN NG MGA KATANGIANG KAILANGAN MO UPANG MAGTAGUMPAY?
Think of someone who has excelled in the area you are trying to excel in. When you consider who embodies the qualities you want to emulate, don’t limit it to people. Kobe Bryant’s Alter Ego was a snake – the Black Mamba (qualities: fast, smooth, and terrifying).We recommend buying your favorite toothbrush at super low prices with free shipping, and you can also pick up your order at the store on the same day.
Pagkatapos matukoy ang mga tao (real or fictional) at animals na may mga katangian na kailangan mo to overcome your struggle, pick one or combine several to create an Alter Ego with a catchy name. I came up with the Alter Ego “Limitless‐man” for when I work on new business projects (combining Bradley Cooper’s character from the movie “Limitless” with Tim Ferriss and Malcolm Gladwell).
“The best Alter Ego is the one you have the deepest emotional connection with; emotional connection trumps everything.” ‐
Todd Herman
BAKIT ANG IYONG ALTER EGO AY MAY GANAP NA KUMPIYANSA?
Sumulat ng isang compelling storyupang ipaliwanag kung bakit ang iyong Alter Ego is extraordinary. Then, remind yourself of that story to prevent self‐doubt from creeping into your performance. As “Limitless‐man” I remind myself that I can use 100% of my brain’s capacity thanks to a smart drug that permanently upgraded my brain (as detailed in the “Limitless” movie).
SUBUKAN ITO
Once you’ve gone through the where, what, who, and why, you have an Alter Ego maaari mo na itong subukan. So, test it, but start small. Gamitin ang iyong Alter Ego in a casual meeting before using it during a critical meeting. Go between using it and not using it to feel the difference. Go into one meeting with your Alter Ego and another without it and then determine which meeting went better.
TRIGGER IT
Imagine the instant you put on a special pair of shoes, or a special hat, ring, or watch, your Alter Ego takes over.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. put on non‐prescription glasses before interviews to trigger his “distinguished intellectual” Alter Ego.
- Herman’s client has a framed photo on his desk of his grandmother who survived the Holocaust. Kapag nahaharap sa isang mapaghamong situation at work, he turns the frame slightly toward himself to “switch on” his grandmother’s strength.
- Gumagamit ako ng headphones to trigger my “Limitless‐man” Alter Ego. Kapag isinuot ko ang aking headphones, it feels like I’ve taken a smart drug. When I get distracted, I reactive my Alter Ego by taking them off and putting them back on.
“Your Alter Ego is really about defining how you want to show up, defining the Superpowers, and borrowing the characteristics of an existing person, character, superhero, animal, or whatever to help Activate your Heroic Self…Most of my clients say the Alter Ego feels more like their truest self—I’ll let you judge that for yourself later.”
‐ Todd Herman
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