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T’Was The Night Before Christmas

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As the anticipation grows for Christmas Day, it is easy to become wrapped up in the craziness of the holiday season. It is a time for fun, laughter, and good times for many. Luckily, I am one because I have a blessed life and find Christmas time enjoyable and refreshing.

For me, this is a time for reflection and gratitude for the blessings in my life. Each year, I am astounded by the sense of happiness when I spend time with family and friends. Of course, this is not the same feeling for everyone and for those who are finding this time of year very difficult, I will be sending you positive thoughts in the hopes that it may bring some relief to your troubled times. Continue reading →

Did You Say Christmas Moose?

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With Christmas only two days away, it is challenging to stay focused on golf. There really is not much going on in the golfing world, but I still look around for that one nugget that will help my game. Unfortunately, today is not that day, but I will not waste it by worrying about things I cannot control! Continue reading →

A Special Day of Reflection

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Every day offers something new and exciting. During the winter, I have more time for reflection about the many wonderful things in my life. Every once in a while I see something that accentuates my feeling of calm and tranquility and today was one of those days. Continue reading →

What is Maximum Effort in Golf?

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I have often been confused by the coach’s statement for players to give 110% when playing or training. I understand the intent is to try and motivate players to give it their maximum effort when participating, however, this particular saying does not resonate with me.

I will admit that playing at my maximum effort all the time is a challenge. It is difficult to mentally and physically achieve my best due to outside (and sometimes internal) influences. There are too many variables that can derail any game, however on that one special day when all aligns; maximum effort flows freely like a raging river! Continue reading →

Motivated About Golf

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Motivation Monday is a very large theme on social media. It is designed to start the week off on a positive step for many making their way to work. Personally, anything that offers the opportunity to create a positive attitude or positively influence our thoughts is a good thing. I will admit that on some Mondays, reading these quick notes helped to motivate me. For example:

This follows my views relating to the Law of Attraction for life and my golf game. Being motivated to golf is deeply rooted in my thoughts. It is important to manifest the positive attributes wanted to produce lower scores. This is a simple process that requires continual effort; yet, it is not arduous or difficult. Staying motivated to golf is not just about playing golf! Continue reading →