The Skill of ACCEPTANCE and why it is SO important to develop – Karl Morris #312

The Skill of ACCEPTANCE and why it is SO important to develop – Karl Morris #312

Author: Karl Morris June 7, 2024 Duration: 24:20

The Skill of ACCEPTANCE and why it is SO important to develop – Karl Morris

Why you will always fall short of your true capability without this skill

Thanks for joining me on today's Brain Booster which is a solo run from me. I wanted to take the opportunity to bring together some of the key concepts from the previous months and some of the recent guests.

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At the heart of so much of what we have been discussing is the SKILL of acceptance.

If we are not willing to be ok with the variability of potential outcomes the game can throw at us then we will always be at less than our best.

Acceptance is NOT resignation. We are not trying to pretend to be happy after a bad shot or a missed putt but we ARE willing to deal with the reality and move on

So many people are sold the idea that this swing fix or this 'secret' will PROTECT them from a poor outcome yet in reality NOTHING will ever protect us from the need to develop a robust relationship to undesired outcomes

  • Acceptance is an ongoing set of skills that requires a diligent and consistent approach
  • Today I will share with you the building blocks of acceptance
  • Skills that have helped many players at all levels to ACCESS their current skills
  • Why the skill acceptance begins well before the round starts
  • Why 'contamination' of your shots is such an issue
  • The value of journaling
  • Why making a commitment to develop acceptance is so important
  • What acceptance does to your physiology
  • Why the expression of your technical skill is dependent on your acceptance skills
  • An opportunity for you to really bring together and clarify some of the key Brain Booster concepts of the previous few months
  • HOW you can actually take action and release more of your capabilities ....Enjoy!

Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach?

Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November

Get in touch at

https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ 

 

 

 


Karl Morris has spent years working as a performance coach with some of the best golfers in Europe, and in Mind Caddie-Improve Your Mental Golf Game, he shares that expertise directly with you. This isn't just about swing thoughts or technical fixes; it's a deep, practical exploration of the psychology that dictates performance on the course. The conversation moves beyond simple positive thinking to address the real challenges players face: handling frustration after a bad hole, maintaining focus over eighteen holes, and building a resilient confidence that doesn't vanish under tournament pressure. Each episode feels like a personal session, breaking down the mental frameworks used by tour professionals into actionable strategies for any committed player. You'll hear discussions on managing expectations, creating effective pre-shot routines, and understanding how your brain can be your greatest asset or your biggest obstacle. The aim is to provide the tools that help you access your best game more often, turning those range sessions into reliable performance when it truly counts. Tune into this podcast for honest, nuanced talks that get to the heart of why we play the way we do, offering a distinct advantage that has nothing to do with new equipment and everything to do with the space between your ears.
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