Focus on what you can control

One of the best books I have read is “Every Shot Must Have A Purpose” by Vision 54.  Vision 54 are great at helping players organize their thoughts.  A key aspect is understanding what you can control and what you cannot.

A key to achieving your dreams is to focus your mind to concentrate on what is achievable.  Concentration is energy, and energy should only be used on controllable goals.  You cannot fight the president but you can have a say on who becomes president.  In both practice and play, focus should only be on what you can control, basically focusing on the process not the result.

The ability to focus on what you can control is very important in tournament golf.  For example, you hit a great putt on the first hole. It hits a spike mark and u turns in the hole. Does this effect you for the next hole or not??  At tournaments I hear some players complaining about the condition of the course and getting upset before they play. Is this focusing on what you can control??

Start thinking about what you can control and what you cannot. I have given you suggestions below but add some of your own.

What you CANNOT control

 

What you CAN control