#40 [Journey to Scratch] Cultivating Confidence, The Gap and the Gain, and My Next Goal

In today's episode, I'll recap…

• How I've been feeling since shooting a lifetime low last week (87)
• How achieving my goal has affected my confidence
• The power of short-term goals - and why they're essential if you're committed to playing to your potential
• Why and how I look backward to empower me to move forward
• My next goal and what I'm excited about for this week's rounds

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Key Points:

• Achieving short-term goals boosts long-term confidence.
• Confidence is built on past evidence and experiences.
• Tracking progress helps maintain motivation and commitment.
• The gap and the gain concept shifts focus to progress made.
• Gratitude practices can enhance positivity and confidence.
• It's important to celebrate small victories in golf.
• Mindfulness can help cultivate a positive mindset.
• Consistent practice leads to noticeable improvements.
• Reflecting on past achievements reinforces commitment to goals.
• It's never too late to start working on your game.

Key Quotes:

• "Achieving this short-term goal has boosted my confidence."
• "Progress is not linear; there will be frustrating moments."
• "Instead of looking at how far you still have to go to break 90, break 80, shoot par, look at how far you've come."
• "And let me be frank, maybe you reflect back on this year and you're like, fuck, I didn't come very far. How can you view this through a lens of non-judgmental curiosity and get really curious as to why? Was the effort there? Did you take aligned, effective action steps? Did you ignore some of the harder, uncomfortable aspects of the game that you need to work on?"

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Time Stamps:

• 00:00: Achieving a New Milestone in Golf
• 02:46: The Power of Confidence in Golf
• 05:55: Tracking Progress and Setting Goals
• 08:58: The Gap and the Gain Concept
• 12:02: Looking Ahead: Future Goals and Challenges