#37. 13 Quotes and Questions that Have Changed My Life (and Golf Game)

In today's episode, I'm sharing stories and learning lessons - both on and off the course - that have shaped who and where I am today.

Specifically, I'll share 13 of the most impactful quotes and questions that have helped guide me over the past 20 years. 

Below is a list of the quotes I discuss in the episode. But for added context, stories, and action steps, make sure you listen to this episode. 

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Heads-up: I updated my Instagram tag to @thegolfhypnotherapist. 

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Quotes and Questions Shared:

1. It's important to know where you're going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement.
2. Don't be intimidated by what you don't know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.
3. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.
4. Asking for help accelerates results.
5. Action alleviates anxiety.
6. Information alone isn't enough. You still have to do the work. 
7. The results you are looking for are in the work you are avoiding
8. You can't change unless you change
9. If you want what the five percent have you must be willing to do what the 95 percent are not. 
10. You need to know what you're willing to give up (and what you're not).
11. What're the best doing that you're not?
12. What're the best NOT doing that you are?
13. What's your 'why'?

Key Points:

• It's crucial to know where you're going rather than rushing to get there.
• Constant action can lead to counterproductive results.
• Embrace what you don't know as a strength.
• Collaboration can lead to greater success than going alone.
• Asking for help is not a weakness; it accelerates results.
• Action is a powerful antidote to anxiety.
• Information alone won't lead to change; action is necessary.
• The results you seek often lie in the work you avoid.
• Personal change is essential for achieving different results.
• Understanding what you're willing to sacrifice is key to reaching your goals.
• Learn from the best in your field to improve your own performance.
• Knowing your 'why' is vital for motivation and perseverance.

Key Quotes:

• "Don't be intimidated by what you don't know. See this lack of knowledge as an opportunity and a sign to get curious. Leverage this naivety as one of your greatest strengths to make sure that you do things differently."
• "The results you are looking for lie in the work you are avoiding."
• "What are the best of the best in your industry not doing that you are equally important?"
• "And that allowed me to start making some massive breakthroughs in my journey of introspection, reflection and awareness, learning more about who I am."
• "And I find it creates an immense amount of clarity and peace, ultimately allowing you to feel and experience a sense of freedom and a surge in energy when you're incredibly clear on what you are and are not willing to give up to achieve a goal."

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Time Stamps:

• 00:00: Introduction to the Golf Hypnotherapist's Journey
• 02:54: The Importance of Direction Over Speed
• 06:09: Challenging the Urge for Constant Action
• 08:59: Embracing the Unknown as Strength
• 12:06: Collaboration vs. Solo Efforts
• 14:50: The Power of Asking for Help
• 18:06: Action as a Remedy for Anxiety
• 21:13: The Necessity of Action Beyond Information
• 24:09: Confronting Avoidance for Results
• 27:01: The Need for Personal Change
• 29:58: Willingness to Sacrifice for Goals
• 32:49: Learning from the Best
• 35:57: Understanding Your 'Why'