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37: Why You Need to Create a Memory Bank of Good Shots

37: Why You Need to Create a Memory Bank of Good Shots

FromWicked Smart Golf


37: Why You Need to Create a Memory Bank of Good Shots

FromWicked Smart Golf

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Did you know your mind is hardwired for negativity? Think about it, when most people talk about their round or their game it's almost always a negative comment first. "I didn't make any putts" "My driver is just terrible" "I had an 8 on the 15th hole"  While some of that negativity is choice, a lot of it is programmed into humans thanks to what's known as "negativity bias."  Here’s a formal explanation from Very Well Mind:    “Our tendency to pay more attention to bad things and overlook good things is likely a result of evolution. Earlier in human history, paying attention to bad, dangerous, and negative threats in the world was literally a matter of life and death. Those who were more attuned to danger and who paid more attention to the bad things around them were more likely to survive.” But golf is not life or death. You no longer need to pay attention to danger to survive, especially if you’re playing golf!  You need to train your memory to forget bad shots quickly and remember positive shots as much as possible. This is easier said than done because the mind is wired for negativity, but it is possible.  In today's quick hit podcast episode, you will learn how to create a memory bank of great shots to become a more positive, optimistic golfer.
Released:
Aug 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf - hosted by Michael Leonard. This golf podcast will help you shoot lower scores and play your best WITHOUT changing your swing. Michael is a full-time golf writer who has written over 1,000,000 words about the sport since 2017 and been playing golf for more than 20 years. In high school, he dropped 50 shots in four years (124-74), played college golf in Southern California, and now plays competitively in Arizona through the USGA, Arizona Golf Association, and Outlaw Tour. He even went to Q-school in 2019 as an amateur golfer! His goal is simple - help golfers shoot lower scores and drop their handicap without all the technical swing changes. Because let's face it, no matter how good you get, your swing will never be perfect and a work in progress. The good news is that you don't need a "perfect" swing to break 80 or become a scratch golfer. In this podcast, he will teach you how to play more consistent golf by mastering your mindset, playing wicked smart golf on the course, learn to practice like a pro, and simplify the short game for lower scores. Enjoy weekly solo episodes and plenty of interviews with golf coaches, elite players, best-selling authors, and other inspiring golf stories.