Dr Raymond Prior

Dr. Raymond Prior, a renowned performance psychologist and author of 'Golf Beneath The Surface,' shares his insights on how our brains prioritize survival over optimal performance. He discusses how evolutionary traits lead us to overestimate threats and anxiety's three stages: avoidance, haste, and habitual generalization. Learn why acceptance is a vital skill to combat anxiety, allowing us to pursue goals without fear. Prior also explores how anxiety affects decision-making in golf and offers practical steps to build acceptance for better mental performance.