by Dr. Stephen Simpson | Golf, Weekly Blog
I received a note from Richard last week that ignited a few thoughts. I downloaded Play Magic Golf on August 10. I finished listening on the 12th. I downloaded the Zen Hypnosis: Confidence audio on the 13th. After 15 years of playing golf, I had my first hole-in-one...
by Dr. Stephen Simpson | Golf, Mind, Personal Development, Weekly Blog
Why do kids and adults both hate lessons? PGA Head Professional Mark Peddar has some suggestions, and as usual his findings do not apply only to golf. If something is not fun it is not worth doing, or should be done in a different way. An easier life consist of...
by Dr. Stephen Simpson | Golf, Sport
Putting With An Open Mind – New Audiobook – shortly to be released Drive for show, and putt for dough. I know it is a cliche, but nevertheless it is true. The fastest way to bring your handicap down, or make more money on tour, is to shave a few putts from...
by Dr. Stephen Simpson | Golf, NLP, Sport, Weekly Blog
Following on from last week’s blog here are more examples of how visualisation exercises have helped improve performance, taken from my book Get Lucky Now. These days, athletes are spending more time daydreaming with their eyes closed and less time in the gym or...
by Dr. Stephen Simpson | Acting, Golf, Personal Development, Weekly Blog
I only have one chance to celebrate my first film, and so there are a few freebies below. More about the film. It is called Anti, and it is about a middle-aged man in London who has difficulty adjusting to modern life and embracing diversity. The final scene is a bit...
by Dr. Stephen Simpson | Golf
Learning from losing helps future successes. PGA Head Professional Mark Peddar uses a golf analogy to make a powerful point. I will also add a few comments at the end of his piece. “I never learned anything from a match that I won.” Bobby Jones. An apt...