Once Inspired

I was just doing some perusing of the World Wide Web a little while ago and stumbled upon this. So I thought I’d save it and post it on my blog when I have it up and running. Well as you no doubt have noticed, it is up and running – so here’s The Best Advice from Tiger Woods. Please enjoy.

“When I was young, maybe 6 or 7 years old, I’d play on the Navy golf course with my pop. My dad would say, “Okay, where do you want to hit the ball?” I’d pick a spot and say I want to hit it there. He’d shrug and say, “Fine, then figure out how to do it.” He didn’t position my arm, adjust my feet, or change my thinking. He just said go ahead and hit the darn ball. My dad’s advice to me was to simplify. He knew that at my age I couldn’t digest all of golf’s intricacies. He kept it simple: If you want to hit the ball to a particular spot, figure out a way to do it. Even today, when I’m struggling with my game, I can still hear him say, “Pick a spot and just hit it.” When I’m making adjustments during a round, I know some of the television commentators theorize that I’m changing this or moving that, but really what I’m doing is listening to Pop.”

This pretty much sums up your mental state during game time (or where it should be). Forget the complexities of what you should be doing and how you should be doing it. This will only throw your focus off. If you have been training properly the complexities should be second nature thanks to muscle memory and your neuro-muscular pathways. If not, talk to me. I make you famous. Take it from Tiger. Winner of 14 majors, second only to Jack Nicklaus with 18.

Make it happen. Have a good week. Opportunity awaits you!