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Tee Up Your Speech: Golf is Like Public Speaking
Tip #18
Don't think
about what
may go wrong.
Golf and public speaking are so similar
in this regard!
In golf, when you worry about all the
sand traps, lakes, creeks, topping the
ball, and wind, they become the
distraction. Don’t even think about this!
Set your thoughts on where and how
you want to hit the ball, not what you want to avoid. When we worry about negative outcomes, they
often become our reality.
For public speaking, if you worry about saying "um,” “ya know," "like," losing your focus, forgetting
your points, tripping on the stage, having technical problems, and whatever other mishaps come to
your mind, you cannot remain present and connect with your audience. Be present and in the
moment. Know that if something goes wrong, you'll adjust and deal with it.
When negative thoughts enter your mind, let them go!
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