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October 29, 2024
#44 [Journey to Scratch] You Can't Change Unless You Change
The Scratch Golfer's Mindset PodcastAbout this episode
In today's episode, I'll recap… Reaching a breaking point of frustration and disappointment after two rounds of repeated mistakes. Striking the ball versus confidently swinging the club; overly fixated on hitting the ball lately. Being a magnet for swing advice on the range. Struggling to find my competitive identity mixed with having fun and socializing. Prioritizing intentional practice and stepping into my next set of lessons with a clear focus. Start listening. Also, here's a heads-up: I updated my Instagram tag to @thegolfhypnotherapist . P.S. If you're interested in learning more about how mindset coaching and hypnotherapy can help you get unstuck from the proverbial bunker of poor performance on the course and in your business, click here to schedule a coaching discovery call with me. Key Points: You can't change unless you change. I've been lacking intentionality in my practice. I have work to do upgrading my golf identity statement. Key Quotes: "You can't change unless you change." "There was a deep level of frustration. I think we could also call it a little bit of anger and disappointment in myself." "I'm gonna drill in the technique because I still have plenty of technique work on my core swing, but really on the driver, I need to get that confidence on the tee box up significantly again, keep the ball in play." "How 'bout them Redskins!" Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys. Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now . Grab my free hypnosis audio to help you prepare to play your best round. Download it here . Schedule a 1-1 mindset coaching discovery and strategy call with me - click here . For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist Twitter: @parsoverbogeys LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps: 00:00: Excitement for Football and Upcoming Events 02:53: Personal Journey to Scratch Golf 12:05: Struggles with Identity and Focus in Golf 17:04: Looking Ahead: Intentional Practice and Future Goals