Why? Because they want to get the best results from the onset; they want to be as efficient and effective as they can from the very first shot, and they want to go as far as possible toward their goal, all in one swing. Here’s the thing: before they swing, they weigh all the factors that go into it. Some factors are within their control, such as their swing technique, and some aren’t such as natural elements like wind. All of that plays into the approach they take.
Taking a Look at Personal Technique
Technique can often be affected by number of factors, the first of which is continuously trying out new things. Unless you are really familiar with what you’re using, you’re going to have a tougher time getting the results that you want. Look at it this way: a golfer has a sense of what club they should use at what point in time when on the course. You should have a similar strategy when you are attacking a task, project, or goal—if you don’t, then you won’t be nearly as efficient or effective. Ideally you should use familiar tools and tricks for the greater challenges. When you want to experiment with other (or newer) tools, try them out on things that are going to be less daunting. What about those elements that are out of our control? You can have the best technique in the world, but when something unexpected comes along and takes you out of your rhythm, it could take that much longer for you to reach your desired outcome. If you’ve put things in place that you can rely on—such as a trusted system—then it won’t be nearly as disruptive when the unexpected strikes. You’ll be able to simply dust yourself off, pick up where you are, and move forward from there. Golfers don’t just throw in the towel when Mother Nature plays havoc with their game, and neither should you. You need to figure out your approach when starting towards a project or goal. You can’t just go in swinging; you need to weigh all of the factors. When you do that, you’ll find you’ll get much better results out of every swing—not just your first one. Featured photo credit: golf at sunset via Shutterstock
