The Inner Game Of Work -

: By directing awareness to specific "critical variables" (e.g., a customer's tone of voice rather than just the sales goal), workers can keep Self 1 busy and reduce anxiety.

W. Timothy Gallwey’s is a foundational text in modern coaching that applies the psychological principles of high-performance sports to the workplace. Its central thesis is that the primary obstacles to professional success and fulfillment are internal rather than external. Core Framework and Concepts The Inner Game of Work

: Gallwey describes "Self 1" as the judgmental, critical inner voice that creates doubt and anxiety. "Self 2" is the intuitive, capable part of the mind that learns naturally. Peak performance occurs when Self 1 is quieted, allowing Self 2 to act without interference. : By directing awareness to specific "critical variables" (e