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Sports psychology for everyday life

TED Radio Hour
TED Radio Hour
Episode • Jun 6 • 49m
The thrill of victory; the agony of defeat. Sports clichés are everywhere. But what does it actually take to think like a winner? This hour, TED speakers explore the psychology of winning and losing.

Guests include former professional soccer player Abby Wambach, cognitive scientist Sian Leah Beilock, journalist Kate Fagan and art historian Sarah Lewis.

Original broadcast date: July 19, 2024.

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