A closer look
LeBron James wasn't being an arrogant narcissist when he announced his team transfer in the third person; he was accidentally utilizing a genius psychological hack. Psychologist Ethan Kross proved that self-distancing—referring to yourself by your own name instead of 'I'—instantly pulls you out of the paralyzing loop of rumination. This linguistic trick forces your brain's emotional centers to cool down, treating your own panic attack with the objective calmness you would offer a struggling friend.
