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Tee Up Your Speech: Golf is Like Public Speaking
Tip #17
Visualize
success.
When we focus on a successful
outcome, it becomes a reality!
When playing golf, think about what you
want to do. Focus on hitting the ball
straight! How often do you hear people say, "I better not hit it in the water!", "I always hit it to the right”, or
even “I hope it doesn’t go into the sand trap”? Our brain often hears the words “water,” “right,” and “sand
trap,” and that affects our performance. If you simply focus on the outcome, you will be more likely to get
better results.
For public speaking, we often worry about what can go wrong or we focus on being nervous.
Avoid thinking about the potential mishaps. If you have prepared and rehearsed, the final step is to
visualize your successful outcome. You'll be surprised how much that helps. Now, get up there and
give your speech!
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