Why our brain tries to PROTECT us from OUTCOMES but holds us back from life– Dr Raymond Prior #383

Why our brain tries to PROTECT us from OUTCOMES but holds us back from life– Dr Raymond Prior #383

Author: Karl Morris November 14, 2025 Duration: 49:39

Today on the Mind Caddie we welcome back one of our most popular guests and coaches Dr Raymond Prior.

Raymond is carving a reputation at the very highest levels of the game as one of the world's best Performance Psychologists

His book 'Golf Beneath The Surface' has gained critical acclaim from both players and coaches alike

It is an absolute necessity in any players library

On today's show we had a wonderful conversation about the role of our brain in performance and what it is actually doing to us when we feel anxiety

The importance of understanding this cannot be overstated

We discussed:

  • Why our brain is really concerned primarily with PROTECTING us from OUTCOMES
  • What is REALLY holding you back
  • Priority NO 1 is to help you SURVIVE
  • The PERCEPTION of threat and how it manifests in golf
  • The OVERESTIMATING negative outcomes is a brain working perfectly
  • Why our prehistoric brain is essentially out of date
  • The 3 stages of ANXIETY and what to do about it
  • Why ACCEPTANCE is the ultimate mental game skill to develop

To find out more about Dr Raymond Prior go to

https://www.btsmindset.com/

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www.themindfactor.com

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www.mindcaddie.golf

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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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