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The Missing Piece: Why Your Golf Swing Isn't the Problem
Manage episode 489798717 series 3056778
We dive deep into the subconscious barriers keeping you from reaching your golf potential. Paul Salter, performance coach and hypnotherapist, reveals how childhood programming creates an "upper limit" to success and provides practical strategies to break through mental blocks.
• Our subconscious controls 95% of daily actions including performance under pressure
• First seven years of life program our belief systems while we're in a "theta" brainwave state
• Self-imposed mental limits are rooted in fear of standing out or changing identity
• Technical proficiency (swing mechanics) matters less as you approach scratch level
• The key difference between elite players and the rest is emotional regulation
• Pattern interrupts like Tiger's "10-foot rule" help reset after mistakes
• Visualization should include both perfect shots AND recovering from mistakes
• Scratch golfers demonstrate greater acceptance and detachment from outcomes
• Hypnotherapy provides access to rewrite limiting subconscious beliefs
• Top performers find safety in risk-taking and competitive edges
For more from Paul, visit https://thegolfhypnotherapist.com/ and follow @thegolfhypnotherapist on Instagram. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Flag Hunters Golf Podcast.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Paul Salter (00:00:00)
2. The Subconscious Mind's Control (00:05:29)
3. Fear of Success in Golf (00:12:48)
4. Why Swing Changes Aren't Enough (00:19:09)
5. Breaking Through Performance Thresholds (00:28:37)
6. The Safety Paradox in Competitive Golf (00:38:54)
7. Pattern Interrupts and Emotional Control (00:48:02)
8. Visualization and Accepting Imperfection (00:55:08)
156 episodes
Manage episode 489798717 series 3056778
We dive deep into the subconscious barriers keeping you from reaching your golf potential. Paul Salter, performance coach and hypnotherapist, reveals how childhood programming creates an "upper limit" to success and provides practical strategies to break through mental blocks.
• Our subconscious controls 95% of daily actions including performance under pressure
• First seven years of life program our belief systems while we're in a "theta" brainwave state
• Self-imposed mental limits are rooted in fear of standing out or changing identity
• Technical proficiency (swing mechanics) matters less as you approach scratch level
• The key difference between elite players and the rest is emotional regulation
• Pattern interrupts like Tiger's "10-foot rule" help reset after mistakes
• Visualization should include both perfect shots AND recovering from mistakes
• Scratch golfers demonstrate greater acceptance and detachment from outcomes
• Hypnotherapy provides access to rewrite limiting subconscious beliefs
• Top performers find safety in risk-taking and competitive edges
For more from Paul, visit https://thegolfhypnotherapist.com/ and follow @thegolfhypnotherapist on Instagram. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Flag Hunters Golf Podcast.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Paul Salter (00:00:00)
2. The Subconscious Mind's Control (00:05:29)
3. Fear of Success in Golf (00:12:48)
4. Why Swing Changes Aren't Enough (00:19:09)
5. Breaking Through Performance Thresholds (00:28:37)
6. The Safety Paradox in Competitive Golf (00:38:54)
7. Pattern Interrupts and Emotional Control (00:48:02)
8. Visualization and Accepting Imperfection (00:55:08)
156 episodes
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