Self 1, the “Teller,” and Self 2, the “Doer." The relationship between the Teller and Doer determines a player's level of improvement.1 The Teller is the inner voice that says, “You can’t do that,” or “That was not good enough,” or "You should be doing this instead.” This voice compares us to others and holds us up to ever higher standards. The Doer, on the other hand, is our natural intuitive self. But it can only take the lead when we quiet the Teller.
