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73: Bad Shots are Inevitable. So Why Aren’t You Ready for Them? Nov 29, 2020

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When was the last time you played a round of golf without a bogey? It's not exactly common. How about something even more rare - playing a round without a bad shot/swing/chip/putt? It doesn't happen. Ben Hogan famously said even in his best rounds he only hit 1 or 2 perfect shots.

So it's essential that you prepare mentally for bad shots, holes, scores, and tournaments. Listen for a way to do it.

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72: Your Game Doesn’t Change Overnight Nov 28, 2020

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2 day streak! Still going... for now.

The topic of this episode was inspired by working with one of my players who felt they were a totally different golfer from one day to the next. But he (and all of us) need to realize an important truth about our game. Listen to hear it!

*****Bonus points to the first person to send me the name of my cat which is revealed after she so rudely (but also cutely) interrupted me*****

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71: How to Take Control of Your Own Improvement Nov 27, 2020

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Yes I'm going to do this to myself. I'm going to commit to doing a daily podcast. Even if it's just something small and unedited. I want to consistently give you guys something to think about that's been on my mind, or that I've learned, or that I've discussed with one of my own mental coaching players, or just random thoughts.

I already know I'm not going to pull off a daily show, so I'm going to pre-accept that failure (foreshadowing to a future episode 😉). But I'm going to put this routine in place, and attempt to take intentional control of my journey.

Speaking of taking intentional control of my journey, this episode is all about putting in a consistent process to help you always be moving forward towards improvement, and being able to catch yourself in the middle of sliding backwards. No plateaus allowed!

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70: You Have to Know THIS About Your Golf Personality w/ Dr. Bhrett McCabe Oct 30, 2020

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Dr. Bhrett McCabe is one of the leading coaches in the field of Sport Psychology and works with several of the top golfers in the world.

In this episode we discuss the different types of personalities there are in golf, and why you should know yours. We also talk about coaching styles, and what makes certain coaches better at what they do.

I highly recommend Dr. McCabe's book The Mindside Manifesto. Click here to check it out.

To get more from Dr. McCabe, follow him on twitter: @DrBhrettMcCabe

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69: How a Regular Person Can Become a Scratch Golfer w/ Sean Denning of parmachine.com Oct 23, 2020

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Sean Denning is just a "regular guy". He works a regular job. Has a regular family. Has regular time constraints. Yet he improved his handicap from around a 4, into a scratch in just over a year. Now at first glance that might not sound like a lot and it might sound like a long time. But look at your improvement during your own life. Has it been dramatic? Has it been fast? If you're like me, then most likely not. Improvement is slow in golf, and making big strides is really difficult. And the better you are the harder it gets to improve even further.

But what I like about this conversation and Sean's story is that he did it with an hour here and an hour there. He didn't have a tour player schedule. But HOW he spent his time is what made the difference. If you don't have quantity, then extreme quality will have to do.

Hope you enjoyed this episode, because I know I did.

For more from Sean, hit his website parmachine.com or follow him on twitter @Par_Machine

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68: How Managing Expectations Makes You a Better Golfer and a Happier Person w/ Jon Sherman of Practical Golf Oct 17, 2020

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If you feel like you are never living up to the standard you'd like to reach, maybe you need to look at your expectations for yourself. It can change everything about you and your golf game, and for the better.

If you'd like to get more from Jon Sherman, head to practical-golf.com or follow him on twitter @practicalgolf

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67: The Competitive Formula w/ My Swing Instructor and Mentor Robert Linville Oct 03, 2020

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Robert Linville (owner of Precision Golf School in Greensboro, NC) is probably the most knowledgeable person in the golf industry I know. He has over 30 years experience working with golfers, from beginners to USGA champions. Hopefully you'll be able to glean a little knowledge off of this episode.

Follow Robert on Instagram and Twitter: @rlprecisiongolf

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66: The Best Definition of Process I’ve Ever Heard w/ Kellen Lee, CMPC Sep 25, 2020

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You've heard the phrase "Stick to the process" or "focus on the process" or "the process is more important than the result" right? Probably more than you'd like. But what does it mean?

This conversation with Kellen Lee, one of the mental coaches for the San Francisco Giants baseball organization, dives deep into that very topic, and how having a clear process can actually help you play better. And not to mention a ton of other super valuable stuff.

I hope you enjoy!

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65: How to Get Over Scoring Plateaus w/ Adam Young Golf Sep 17, 2020

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You've been shooting the same scores for a while now. You just can't seem to break through and go lower than normal. When you're on a plateau, how do you overcome it?

That's just one of the topics Adam Young and I discuss on this episode.

Adam Young is the author of the best-selling golf book of The Practice Manual. You should definitely follow Adam Young on twitter @adamyounggolf or check out his site adamyounggolf.com.

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64: Where to Find Your Golf Motivation w/ Scott Barnicle, PhD, CMPC Sep 16, 2020

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Do you focus on result throughout most of every round? Do you get disappointed when you don't play perfect? Where do you get your source of satisfaction and enjoyment in golf? Do you get it from external sources like shot, or score, or tournament finish?

On this episode Josh has a conversation Scott Barnicle, a professor at West Virginia University with a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. He has coached college golf, works with athletes in many different sports, and has some great insights on what it takes to be a mentally strong golfer.

Hope you enjoy!

Let me know what you thought.

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