Energized by Imagination: The Art of Visualization | Ziyad AlMaayouf | TEDxRiyadh
The Art Of Visualization. “ How Thoughts Shape Destiny”
As a history making professional athlete, I’ve learned that victory isn’t earned on fight night,
it’s shaped in the quiet moments before, through the mind. This talk explores the powerful
connection between visualization, positive self-talk, and belief. I’ll share how vividly
imagining success and speaking to myself with intention have become essential tools, not
just for performance, but for identity. Visualization is more than daydreaming; it’s mental
rehearsal that programs the body to respond with confidence under pressure. And the
words we speak to ourselves become the blueprint for what we believe we’re capable of.
This isn’t just for athletes, it’s for anyone striving to overcome doubt, fear, or challenge. By
learning to see it before we do it, and to speak to ourselves like someone we’re responsible
for supporting, we can build a bulletproof successful mindset in any field. The real fight is
internal, and the mind, when trained, never stops working in our favor. The first professional boxer from Saudi Arabia, and he remains undefeated. He achieved the first victory for Saudi Arabia in the history of professional boxing. He embodies the ambitions of Vision 2030 and inspires a new generation of Saudi athletes. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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