Published Jul 1, 2022

S5 Ep 9: Mid-Year Review

Mike Shade and Eli Strait take stock of their mid-year golf performance, reflecting on personal growth and the importance of core values, while sharing insights from a recent tournament and exploring challenges in technique from putting to driving.
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  • Metrics Review

    and embark on a mid-year review of their golf performance, focusing on key metrics and personal goals. Mike shares his progress, noting a significant improvement in his driving handicap from eleven to three, although he acknowledges areas like approach shots still need work 1. Eli praises Mike's driving performance, highlighting its positive impact on his overall game 2.

       

    Goal Setting

    Setting and adjusting golf goals is crucial for Mike and Eli as they navigate the season. They discuss the importance of maintaining focus on core values and performance metrics, with Mike emphasizing the need to improve his iron play to achieve better greens in regulation 3. Eli reflects on the mental challenges of pursuing these goals, acknowledging moments of doubt but remaining committed to improvement 4.

       

    Self-Reflection

    Self-reflection plays a pivotal role in Mike and Eli's journey, as they analyze their growth and mindset shifts. Eli candidly shares his struggles with maintaining motivation, drawing inspiration from stories of perseverance like that of Steph Curry 5. Mike encourages Eli to trust in his swing fundamentals, reinforcing the belief that his skills are sufficient for success 6.

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