What Golf Has Taught Me About Me

I did not start playing golf until about three years ago and I am so glad I waited to learn to play because quite honestly I am not sure my younger self would have stuck with it. I am not sure I would have had the patience let alone the humility to learn this crazy game. It looks so easy, set up, take a swing and hit the ball-not true!

If you play you know that that little ball sits there mocking you, there is nothing easy about golf. And that is the lesson.

Golf takes patience

As stated above, golf takes patience and that can help us in so many aspects of our lives. Being patient while waiting in line, driving, patient in our friendships and patient with disappointment. What does this have to do with golf? It takes time to master it, golf forces you to slow down and concentrate on one thing. While you are on the course your only thought  is hitting that darn ball. 

Calm and patience is confidence.

Humility

Oh my goodness this game does not come naturally to me. I am somewhat athletic but not when it comes to golf! But  still I love it. I love that it has taught me not to care or to compare myself to other players and of course that applies in life, in social media in business and in friendships . My younger self would have been so embarrassed if I took a swing and missed the ball completely. My fifty year old self can laugh along with it.

My mature me has learned it’s okay not to be good at something, to not compare and to enjoy it.

What I Love About Golf

Besides the beauty and peacefulness of golf courses, what I love about golf is that it has taught me consistency and to keep trying, the reality that one powerful swing can motivate you to keep going-similar to building a business business and embracing change-all it takes is one solid hit. And that is a powerful message for all of us.

Hugs,

KC

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