The Mental Golf Show 263: Paul Salter - Fear, Confidence, and the Secret to Consistent Golf Success
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Nov 4, 2025 Paul Salter, a mindset and performance coach specializing in hypnotherapy, shares insights into achieving consistent success in golf. He discusses the importance of committing to mastery over mere choice and the power of language in enhancing self-talk. Paul emphasizes the significance of building confidence through action and unlearning limiting beliefs that often stem from childhood experiences. He also addresses managing fear and expectations, balancing obsession with relationships, and how golf mirrors personal growth.
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Commitment Is The Real Choice
- Committing is the crucial choice that turns simple blueprints into real success.
- Paul Salter says commitment closes the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.
Use Stepwise, Believable Self-Talk
- Soften grand affirmations into stepwise language that matches action.
- Use phrases like "Every day in every way I'm becoming..." to align words with consistent behavior.
Deposit Proof To Build Confidence
- Build a 'confidence bank account' by repeatedly following through on small commitments.
- Withdraw from that evidence when you need belief in pressure moments on the course.
