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Why Second Place Hurts More Than Third · PTT Music Podcast

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  Welcome to the PTT Music Podcast, where music is more than entertainment.
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  It's a powerful force for inspiration, creativity, and positive influence.
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  I'm Jordan Sterling, professional positive behavior therapist,
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  here with Ava Brooks.
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  In every episode, we dive into how purposeful sound and proven behavioral techniques
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  can inspire confidence, strengthen your mind, and fuel your momentum.
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  Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, welcome to the community.
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  Welcome, everyone!
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  We're so glad you're here with us.
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  As positive behavior therapists, Jordan and I are passionate about showing how
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  intentional sound and proactive mental framing elevate daily life.
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  The core purpose of the PTT Music Podcast is to take you behind the music,
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  exploring the creative journeys and psychological strategies that empower you to
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  thrive, celebrate every achievement, and live with purposeful energy.
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  Today we're exploring how high performers sustain genuine joy in their achievements
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  using evidence based positive behavior techniques.
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  Ava, you were looking at a classic psychological study on how people evaluate their
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  victories.
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  Yes, exactly.
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  I was reviewing that famous 1995 study by Victoria Medvec, Scott Madey,
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  and Thomas Gilovich, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
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  They analyzed the immediate facial expressions of Olympic athletes right when they
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  won their medals at the 1992 Barcelona Games.
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  That study's such a fascinating look at human psychology and how we process high
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  achievement.
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  It really is.
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  On a scale from one to ten, with one being absolute agony and ten being pure joy,
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  bronze medalists scored an average of seven point one right after competing.
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  Silver medalists scored an average of four point eight.
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  That data shows us how powerful cognitive framing is when evaluating our
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  accomplishments.
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  As experts in positive behavior, understanding how people frame success gives us the
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  tools to maintain pure joy and fulfillment in every achievement.
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  Exactly.
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  Psychologists call it counterfactual thinking.
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  When people look upward at what could've been slightly different,
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  they miss the incredible magnitude of what they actually accomplished.
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  But when we anchor ourselves in gratitude for the victory right in front of us,
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  our joy increases exponentially.
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  That's the heart of positive behavior training.
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  Instead of letting upward comparisons diminish your momentum,
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  you can choose to focus on the incredible milestone you just reached.
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  Standing on any podium in life's a massive win that deserves full celebration.
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  In creative work, like songwriting, arrangement, and audio production,
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  keeping that proactive, positive mindset's everything.
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  Every time you complete a track or bring a new idea into reality,
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  you've created something meaningful that moves people forward.
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  Right.
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  Completing a creative project's a monumental success.
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  When artists celebrate every milestone with unshakeable confidence,
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  they build unstoppable momentum for their next breakthrough.
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  To keep yourself locked into that vibrant mindset, we advocate for a practice called
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  the victory audit.
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  The moment you achieve a goal, you immediately list three powerful ways you grew and
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  succeeded through the process.
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  That's such an empowering practice.
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  You declare with clarity, I mastered a new level of excellence,
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  I expressed my creative vision with complete authenticity, and I created real value
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  that impacts lives.
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  That immediately fills your mind with inspiration and purpose.
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  And pairing that proactive focus with powerful, uplifting music takes your energy
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  even higher.
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  Music reinforces positive cognitive pathways and anchors your mind in strength and
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  momentum.
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  That brings to mind the PTT Music track, "Rise Above."
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  When that driving production and inspiring vocal soar, it acts as an immediate
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  physical trigger for confidence and clarity.
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  "Rise Above" is a perfect example of sound with purpose.
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  It immediately lifts your perspective and reminds you of your capacity to elevate
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  above any circumstance.
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  And that pairs seamlessly with the brand new PTT Music release called "Hurt."
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  What's remarkable about "Hurt" from a positive behavior perspective is how it takes
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  past challenges and transforms them entirely into unshakeable inner resilience and
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  triumphant growth.
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  It reminds listeners that every single trial's simply fuel for greater strength and
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  higher achievement.
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  "Hurt" delivers such a commanding message of victory.
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  When those dynamic rhythms and empowering melodies drop, they act as an
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  instantaneous sonic anchor alongside "Rise Above," locking your mind into confidence
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  and proving how powerfully we can turn any test into our greatest testimony.
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  It really demonstrates how intentional music and positive behavior training work in
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  total harmony.
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  Striving for high standards is wonderful, but celebrating every victory keeps your
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  spirit vibrant, confident, and fueled for long term success.
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  True achievement's about owning your wins with pride, gratitude,
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  and purpose.
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  When we celebrate our progress, every accomplishment becomes a solid foundation for
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  our next big triumph.
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  That proactive perspective turns every moment into fuel for inspiration.
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  Keeping our thoughts centered on joy, strength, and continuous achievement empowers
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  us to bring our absolute best to everything we do.
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  And that's the essence of positive behavior: taking total ownership of our mindset,
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  surrounding ourselves with motivating music, and choosing to thrive every step of
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  the way.
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  Well said, Ava.
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  Celebrating our achievements and carrying that high energy into every project
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  creates a powerful momentum that inspires everyone around us.
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  It's been fantastic exploring these positive mindset strategies together today.
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  Again, thanks for spending this time with us on the PTT Music Podcast.
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  We hope today's conversation left you inspired, encouraged,
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  and ready to carry that energy with you wherever life takes you.
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  I'm Jordan Sterling...
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  and I'm Ava Brooks.
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  We'll see you next time for another conversation that celebrates creativity,
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  purpose, and the power of music.
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  If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd love for you to continue the journey with us.
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  Visit PTTMusic.com to explore our latest music, official videos,
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  exclusive merchandise, artist updates, and much more.
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  You can also stream PTT Music on your favorite music platforms,
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  subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who
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  could use a little inspiration today.
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  Until next time, keep moving forward, and let the music continue to move you.