Show Notes:
In this episode of The Connected Instructor, I sit down with renowned performance psychologist Dr. Raymond Prior. With a background in sport and exercise psychology, Dr. Prior has worked with elite athletes, major champions, and even Grammy and Oscar winners. He is also the author of Golf Beneath the Surface: The New Science of Golf Psychology, a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional sports psychology approaches.
Together, we explore what it truly means to unlock peak performance, why common advice like "just be confident" is often misleading, and how stable confidence is built from within. Dr. Prior also dives deep into the neuroscience of anxiety, impulse control, and why some golfers get "stuck in second gear" when it matters most.
Key Takeaways:
⛳ The difference between "junk food confidence" and stable confidence
🧠 How anxiety hijacks performance and what to do about it
🎯 Why expectations and fear of success can derail even the best athletes
🗝️ The surprising traits that separate elite performers from the rest
📚 How Dr. Prior's book redefines golf psychology for serious competitors
Whether you're a coach, an athlete, or someone striving for personal excellence, this episode is packed with valuable insights that go far beyond the world of golf.
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