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Host Josh Nichols shares from his own 20 years of competitive and golf psychology coaching experiences, along with years of learning psychology, as well as interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the golf industry, all with the goal of helping you think better on and off the golf course.
*This podcast is not meant to apply to every individuals’ mental health. And not all opinions expressed by guests reflect Josh’s opinions and experiences.
Gary Nicol - Intention, Attention, Attitude, and Enjoying Golf
The Mental Golf Show
50 minutes 56 seconds
4 months ago
Gary Nicol - Intention, Attention, Attitude, and Enjoying Golf
Gary Nicol joins The Mental Golf Show. Gary is a Performance Consultant, and co-author along with Karl Morris of The Lost Art Of Putting, The Lost Art Of Playing Golf, and The Lost Art Of The Short Game.
Topics:
- Golf is often seen as an identity rather than an activity.- Players frequently tie their self-worth to their scores.- The human brain struggles to stay present and often projects into the future.- Influencing performance involves intention, attention, and attitude.- Asking positive questions can shift mindset and focus.- Resetting one's mindset can be done after every hole, not just at the turn.- We tend to live out the stories we tell ourselves about our performance.- Golf should be fun, and enjoyment is key to performance.- Self-talk can significantly impact performance and mindset.- Clarity of intention is crucial for effective performance. A good coach directs attention to useful areas.- Dividing attention can hinder performance.- Single-point focus is essential in golf.- Finding what works for you is crucial.- Dopamine hits from winning can lead to dissatisfaction.- Managing expectations is key in youth sports.- Golf should be enjoyable, not a grind.- Acceptance is a skill that can be developed.- Mistakes are a natural part of the game.- Emotions in golf can be both a challenge and a motivator.
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The Mental Golf Show
Host Josh Nichols shares from his own 20 years of competitive and golf psychology coaching experiences, along with years of learning psychology, as well as interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the golf industry, all with the goal of helping you think better on and off the golf course.
*This podcast is not meant to apply to every individuals’ mental health. And not all opinions expressed by guests reflect Josh’s opinions and experiences.
