S7 Ep 12: Pivot

Golf Goals

Mike Shade and Eli Strait discuss their ambitious plans for upcoming golf matches, highlighting the competitive drive fueling these goals. Mike considers setting up a match against the best player on their Ireland trip, viewing it as a motivational challenge to push his skills to the limit 1. He also expresses a desire for a season-ending redemption tournament, aiming to perform well without any mishaps 1. Eli supports these plans, emphasizing the importance of practice and refining their golf swings to eliminate common mistakes 2.

I want to play at the end of the season. I want to play another tournament. And nothing blow up. Like, I want to. And, yeah, I want to play well in a tournament.

--- Mike Shade

Both agree that focusing on specific swing improvements during the offseason is crucial for achieving their goals 2.

   

Competitive Spirit

Eli Strait shares a humorous account of his competitive gaming experience with his son, illustrating the playful yet intense nature of their interactions. He recounts beating his son in a video game, reveling in the victory with exaggerated celebrations 3. This playful competitiveness extends to their golf ambitions, where Eli reflects on the importance of maintaining a competitive mindset in various aspects of life 4.

At one point, I scored the third goal, and I. I reached up to the tv, and I. I slow motion fist pumped up to my face, like, seven times.

--- Eli Strait

Eli's reflections reveal a desire to improve not just in golf but in life, emphasizing the value of learning and growth through competition 4.