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 Promises
Under promise and over deliver, has been a mantra we always attempt to stay with. Here are some more of our thoughts on making promises.
“When a person agrees to do something or to not do something, that person is making a promise.” It is a pledge or verbal commitment by one person to another or to one’s self agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future.
The habit of keeping promises to yourself and others is a profoundly essential habit one must create if they are going to realize their goals and VISION54.
The more we coach and see players and people developing, the act of keeping a promise is as essential to great golf as learning to hold the club correctly.
The players who are good at keeping promises to themselves develop very healthy and strong self-esteem and confidence. It is very powerful for developing your inner integrity.
Our observation has been that when a player who decides to call their playing focus, a “playing promise” they seem to have an easier time staying with it! Most people connect in their hearts with the value of keeping a promise. We also know what it feels like when we have broken an important promise.
The players who keep promises to their coaches, family members, friends and sponsors seem to enjoy what they do more. They become well-liked by others … dependable and accountable. Playing great golf is a lot about being dependable and accountable to others and ourselves.
Don’t make too many promises. Start with one or two that really resonate with you. Make sure to check that your heart says yes as well as your head. The promise needs to be congruent and authentic and not just something you’re supposed to do.
As you get good at keeping the promise for the whole round or the whole practice session then you can add more when you know you can handle it!
Test this for yourself. Set a playing promise next time you play. What is a promise you can make to yourself and that you will keep for 18 holes, no matter what! We have called it a playing focus, but for many of us it needs to be stronger than a focus. It needs to be like a pledge, a vow … a promise to yourself. Download the VISION54 Promise Card, write down your promise, and sign it. >> Download
A couple of examples might be:
“I promise myself … to eat something every three holes to maintain my energy level for the entire round.”
“I promise myself … to commit to every decision I make during today’s round.”
“I promise … to work out with my specific fitness program four times every week.”
“I promise … to swing to a balanced finish position and hold it to a count of three.”
VISION54 in the News
We are honored to be included in the “Faces of the Game – A Toast to 21 of Arizona’s Notable Women in Golf” in the February / March issue of Arizona Golf Magazine. You can read the full article. >> Read more
NEW Training Option Coming in April!
Performance Skills Coaching, our newest Remote Training option, is being created and will launch later in April. We will start with the Human Skills of the Game and add other performance skills for your game later this spring and summer. These performance skills will be an a la carte option for learning human skills or other performance skills in depth. For example, you may have been introduced to the Play Box in our books, in person, or through remote programs. Now you have an option to get all the indepth learning and training for each specific skill. You choose which areas to dive deep into. Stay tuned for a launch announcement in our April eNews!
Spring is Here! :) Time to grow & nurture your game!
Our intention – in everything we do – is to provide you the tools to untap your potential so you can play your best golf and enjoy the game more. Whether you’re an amateur, junior, college player, professional, teacher or coach, we have training options for all ages and skill levels.
In-Person Coaching
Structured, in-person learning with VISION54 coaches at our home course, Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Programs vary in length and intensity to meet your individual goals and schedule. Details / Schedule >>
Remote Coaching
Online training programs brought to you – anywhere in the world – with support from VISION54 coaches. Train at your own pace with no schedule or live sessions. New classes kick off the first Monday of every month. Details / Enrollment >>
Check our our newest addition, Be A Player 2 – for alumni of BAP1 – to dive deeper into the Human Skills and learn beneficial performance skills. Join BAP1 the first Monday of every month, or BAP2, five times a year. Details / Enrollment >>
Be Your Own Best Coach
Flexible, self-training options to learn and practice on your own. The 84-page Human Skills Playbook is a collection of our BEST exercises and explorations to increase your awareness and competence of the Human Skills of the Game.
To dive deeper into the concepts and practices presented in our books, check out the Action Guides created for each one. They’re great as a practice guide with a team or group of players, or to explore on your own.
All books and Action Guides are available on our Amazon bookshelf. Amazon >>
eNews Updates
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The VISION54 Team
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