Travis Talks – “Let it Go”

Keeping a positive attitude and focusing on future success rather than dwelling on past failures are common goals for many in life. Those who find success in business learn from mistakes and apply knowledge to the tasks that lay ahead. Successful golfers are no different.

We all hit bad golf shots; that is inevitable. The best golfers in the world hit bad golf shots. It’s how we deal with those mistakes that truly determine the outcome of a round of golf. To become a better golfer we need to accept that we will make mistakes and not every swing will be our best swing. After a bad shot, quickly analyze what may have gone wrong, learn from it and move on. The only shot in golf that matters, is the one you’re about to hit. Previous shots or future holes have absolutely no bearing on the shot you’re preparing to hit.

Someone that continually replays the bad shots in their mind is setting themselves up for failure. The old self-fulfilling prophecy; if you think you are going to fail then you probably will.

Learn from your mistakes and let them go. Dwelling on the negatives will cause your game to go downhill and your scores to go up. Let it go. Positive reinforcement and replaying your best shots will lead to increased success in your mind and on your score card.

 Travis Mann – Head Golf Professional, Silvertip Resort, Canmore, AB

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