 Eight Steps to Solving Your Golf Performance ProblemsBy: Dr. Paul Callaway There is a simple eight step method for systematic problem solving with your golf swing performance. By solving swing and total golf performance problems in an orderly way, you can dramatically increase the power of your thinking, and get more of the golf performance results you truly desire. Clearly Define the Situation The first step in systematic problem-solving is to ‘change’ your language from negative to positive. Instead of the word "problem," use the word "situation." Problem is a negative word while situation is a neutral word. "We have an interesting situation", is better than, "We have a problem." The second step is to define the situation clearly, in writing. "Exactly what is the situation?" Then ask, "What else is the situation?" Sometimes stating the problem in different words makes it much easier to solve. Fully 50% of situations can be resolved by accurate definition. Proceed With A Positive Attitude Third, approach the golf performance problem with the expectant attitude that there is a logical practical solution just waiting to be found. Be relaxed, calm, confident and clear in your mind. Identify True Causes and Solutions Step number four is to, ask "What are all the possible causes of this situation?" Failure to identify the ‘true’ causes or reasons for the situation often causes you to have to solve it again and again. Fully 25% or more of golf swing performance situations can be effectively dealt with by discovering the correct causes. For example, most golfers, without all the facts, resort to spending money on a new club or a whole new set of golf equipment to fix their swing performance issues. As simple and effective as the clever equipment company advertising campaigns may make it appear, the ‘real’ cause(s) of our performance woe’s are, in fact, rarely equipment related. Relatively speaking, of the ‘four’ essential factors contributing to our total golf performance (golf-specific mental training, golf-specific fitness training, professional golf instruction and custom equipment), the golf equipment issues are typically the least important factor for most golfers. The ‘only’ way to discover what the ‘real’ issues are that will most directly impact our total golf performance and resolve our identified issues is through a comprehensive evaluation performed by professionals who have experience in golf-specific performance training. Step number five is to ask, "What are all the possible solutions?" Work with your golf-specific performance specialists to identify and write out as many solutions or answers to the real situation as possible before moving on. The quantity of possible solutions usually determines the quality of the solution chosen. Clear Decisions Are Key Step number six is to "Make a clear, committed decision." Usually any decision is better than none. And, the more committed you are to your decision, the more focused you will remain to your strategy for success and the better your results will be. Step number seven is to "Assign clear responsibility for carrying out the decision and then set a deadline for completion and review." Remember, a decision without a deadline is just a fruitless discussion. Finally, step number eight is to follow-up, monitor the decision, compare actual results with expected results and then generate new solutions, as needed, and new courses of action leveraging your team of golf-specific professionals as much as possible. Action Exercises Here are three ways you can apply this technique to think more creatively about how you will make the necessary decisions and changes to optimize your total golf performance. 1) Identify and hire your team of golf-specific performance specialists in the four essential areas of golf performance; golf-specific mental coach, golf-specific fitness specialist, golf skills coach and club-fitting specialists. Once identified, schedule an evaluation session with each of them as soon as possible. 2) Once fully evaluated and identified, state your golf performance issue(s) clearly, in writing, so that you know exactly what it is that you are trying to solve in each golf-specific performance area. 3) Work out with your professional performance team as many solutions as you possibly can, including doing nothing, before you make a decision. The quality and quantity of ideas is in direct proportion to the quality and quantity of performance result that you generate. To learn more about how to identify your 'real' golf-specific performance needs and resolve your golf performance issues, call (630) 567-7572 to scehdule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Paul Callaway. |
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