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Ep. 51 The Antidote to Learned Helplessness: How Learned Optimism Shapes Success
In this episode, Certified Mental Performance Coach, Antoinette Datoc, explores the concept of learned helplessness and its counterpart, learned optimism. Reflecting on Martin Seligman's pioneering research, we discuss why some individuals remain resilient and hopeful despite setbacks while others give up. Discover how optimists' explanations of adversity differ from pessimists and how this understanding forms the cornerstone of applied positive psychology. Learn why mental performance and mindset training focus on how athletes think, not just their actions.
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