the tender age of nine. As a youngster, John dreamed of playing golf, but financial
scarcity did not afford this luxury at the exclusive local golf club. At age nine, one day while watching a tournament at a ground breaking ceremony, he quietly observed and formed his impres- sion of, the successful players. To young John, they appeared to be astonishing figures and his subconscious (belief system) formed that impression on that given day. Also created was his self-belief, “I’ll never be like them or play like them – I am not good enough”. John felt insecure and without warning, unknowingly that feeling of insecurity (‘the enemy’) quietly crept into his subconscious mind. As an adult, John lived out his dream and became an ac- complished golfer. Yet during a tournament at age 44, as he was just about to make a critical shot, the image of those men and that silent private childhood conversation (‘The Great Enemy’) uncontrollably popped into his thoughts. Instantly low self esteem (trigger) emerged, and emotionally continued to dominate within. You can imagine his ill-fated tournament outcome.
Bobby, also at nine years of age, lived with fervor for the game of golf; it became life-like in his dreams at night. Despite his father’s unsupportive nature and lack of passion (trigger), in his ultimate dreams he saw himself as a champion. As a teen- ager, Bobby worked many odd jobs so he could play out his passion. His parents had inherited a house in an exclusive area, and Bobby found himself being surrounded by “upper class snobs” on the course. In a match, teenager Bobby (like John) was also about to make a critical shot. Out of nowhere, the mental image of his father appeared in the crowd of spectators, lingering just long enough to distract him. Instantly the dreaded enemy of
fear and low self esteem (trigger) appeared, and involuntarily, he botched his shot. The unexpected image of his father linked to the subconscious emotion of low self esteem (trigger). And in that moment, it cost him the tournament championship—7 years after the initial event.
So how do you fight the good fight? You do it through men- tal performance training and mental toughness! Next month we will discuss how to use these and the essential mental skills to develop a winner’s mentality, gain internal strength and reduce fear. Be sure to mark the date to learn how to elevate your game to the next level; this will apply to all sports.
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