Nobody Said It Would Be Easy
The problem is that we all live in a deluded world where we feel that our conscious mind is responsible for our success. But it is only when we can let go of this belief, and get out of our own way that we provide the fertile environment to ignite our peak performance. Then we find The Zone.
Live As If You Are Already Dead
Anjelika had a great first day in Amsterdam on her European Tour debut. She easily made the cut, despite being ill on Day 2. Coincidentally she and Miles Collins, another tour player, both find one of my comments helpful when playing golf.
Can’t Live with our Brains, Can’t Live without Them
The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.
Fight Stress With Process, and Win
Focus on process and let the results take care of themselves. Consider your sport, and list ten daily processes that would define a successful day. Read this article on how this works to improve your results.
Chaos Theory – How We Can Use It For A Richer Life
In 1972, mathematician and meteorologist, Edward Lorenz posed a trick question in his book, Predictability: Does the Flap of a Butterfly’s Wings in Brazil set off a Tornado in Texas?. My guess is ‘Possibly.’ Is it possible that human behaviour can be similarly chaotic, and if so how can we use this information? Read this article to learn all about Chaos theory, and how we can use it in our daily lives for more health, wealth, and happiness.
Five Psychiatric Disorders ‘Linked’
Psychiatric labels are often misleading, and of limited value in developing an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Yes, You Can Train Your Brain
Did you know that your brain is a muscle? Maybe you have heard the saying ‘use it or lose it’ regarding your brain power. You should never underestimate your brain’s power; it is the most remarkable muscle in our body! You will find examples of brain...
Analysis Paralysis
This extract from my putting book explains how to manage ‘Analysis paralysis’ or brain overload.
Control What You Can, And Focus On What You Need To
Again we have an example from golf that we can use in any other setting too. It’s from the PGA Head Professional Mark Peddar’s Regular Column. We all want control, but must accept that there are very few things in life that we can control. This realisation...
How To Resonate For Inspiration
I was working on an important paper, and I wanted to be sure it was as good as it could be. So I needed some help, and Señor Michelangelo was just the man.
Bring Life to Your Goal
Make your goal a means to an end and the result of doing other things skillfully along the way. When you reach your goal, do not be surprised when you look back and realize that the real fun was the journey, not the destination.
The Mystery of Coaching
If it is difficult to identify the best coaching techniques, it is even more difficult to identify a great coach.
How To Be A Champion Poker Player
I have known Rory for about three years, and during this time he has rapidly become one of the World’s top poker players, or ‘one of the least bad’, as he would say. Poker is a huge test of mind control, and Rory has made exceptional progress in this...No Wifi Today – A Blessing In Disguise?
Don’t we just love Monday mornings, with its long list of overdue tasks to complete. Even better when there is no wifi, as happened to me today. Everything I planned to do, including writing this blog, depended on wifi. So how could I use this extra time? By...
So Who Was Jack The Ripper?
One evening last week I was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and not for the first time either. The evening plans were trashed, so what to do? In such circumstances the reptilean genes often kick off, and I was drawn to follow the herd who appeared to know what...
The Mysteries Of The Heart
Our heart rhythms affect the brain’s ability to process information. Learn how the physical and energetic heart plays an extraordinary role in our lives.
Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown.
I’m fascinated by holes-in-one in golf. They are flukes, or are they? In this article, I review a book that shows draws on cutting-edge research to reveal that, far from being some abstract mystical power fixed at birth, ability really can be created and nurtured.
Why Lessons Do Not Work
Perhaps your idea of a golf lesson is an incorrect one, where the “darn” Golf Professional is going to bombard you with new and difficult techniques that will take a long time to implement, if ever. In the meantime you will probably be unable to get the ball around 18 holes. Luckily this is not true, and I firmly believe that the best coaches are flexible in their methods so that the individual can enjoy his game, have fun and improve, all at the same time.
Putting With An Open Mind – The Four Magic Ingredients
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...
