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 Today on the Brain Booster we are joined by an extraordinarily special guest Dr Ellen Langer Dr Langer has been one of the most influential people in the world of psychology over the past 40 years She was the first female tenured professor in psychology at Harvard Has written numerous books She has conducted so many incredible experiments, most notably the ‘counterclockwise’ experiment where she had older men go into a ‘pod’ that took them back to their younger selves. The results as we find out today were extraordinary She has been studying Mindfulness for the past 35 years and makes clear that mindfulness is NOT meditation Mindfulness is being aware of what is ACTUALLY happening as opposed to what we think is happening based on our auto pilot responses Why we need to realise that we DON’T know How our assumptions keep constantly tricking us How research only gives us PROBABILITIES not absolutes The ‘counterclockwise’ study and the amazing possibilities that open up Is ageing a direct consequence of our beliefs surrounding what we believe SHOULD be happening? Can we think ourselves WELL? Can we think ourselves SICK? What living a mindful life looks like To get a copy of Ellen Langer’s new book The Mindful Body go to Amazon UK BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence                

How could online coaching make a REAL difference to your game. The Lost Art of Golf 2 day school at Archerfield Links with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol  The ULTIMATE interactive learning experience at the ULTIMATE location Today on the Brain Booster we are joined by top coach Ryan Mouque who has built a really outstanding career online as a Skillest coach He had a background playing Rugby League in New Zealand We talked about the difference in other sports regarding specific training How we need to be much more specific about our training plans Being aware of what would ACTUALLY make a difference to our scoring Developing a tremendous online business How Ryan took adversity in terms of a job situation and turned it around into a fantastic online business The plus factor in online coaching How communication can be so much stronger Creating better accountability Understanding what drills are ACTUALLY effective How to train your own SKILL Knowing what SHOTS you have on a given day Work with opposites to balance your game How to make practice more challenging and engaging What are the best ways to speed up your swing changes Taking swing changes to the golf course A great session with a really forward thinking coach To find out more about Ryan Mouque go to https://ryanmouquegolf.com.au/ BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence                    

We welcome back onto the Brain Booster Andy Morrison for a further chat about his coaching experiences We delve further into the nature of experience and how it is all generated by your thinking The Lost Art of Golf 2 day school at Archerfield Links with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol  The ULTIMATE interactive learning experience at the ULTIMATE location Andy is very prolific on Twitter/X His main message is that he offers the opportunity to develop your game without using lots of mental game strategies and techniques Why we fall into the trap of focusing too much on the CONTENT of our thinking This often actually creates the opposite effect of actually making the mind even busier What could we put our faith in that will have some longevity? What is the true nature of thought? What is actually creating our experience BEFORE the content of our thinking? The difference between having a clear INTENTION about the shot as opposed to falling into the trap of thinking ‘what does this shot say about me?’ How we hang on to our ‘personal thinking’ Changing our relationship to what the game actually means The ability to ‘stay in the game’ Why trying to ‘fix’ our thinking can be so detrimental A really interesting session with a coach working with players at all levels of the game To find out more about Andy Morrison go to Twitter/X @AMGolfMindCoach BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence            

Today on the Brain Booster we welcome onto the show long term Mind Factor client Bronte Law. Fresh from her recent victory on the Ladies European Tour with a stunning final round in Morocco of nine under par. The Lost Art of Golf 2 day school at Archerfield Links with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol  The ULTIMATE interactive learning experience at the ULTIMATE location We took a wonderful trip down memory lane to Bronte’s early days as a junior player in Cheshire How she has stayed with the same coach Richard Green all through her career from the age of 7 until the present time. Why it has been so important to work with someone who REALLY understands her game To have a coach who keeps pushing her forward to develop her skills But also to have the confidence as a coach to keep it SIMPLE How a simple text message can keep a player on track  BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence   Looking at all aspects of the game even from a very early age. The desire to be a professional golfer and pursue a dream Spending time with a legend of the game and former Masters Champion Ian Woosnam in Barbados The effect of being in the company of excellence Observing a true shotmaker and artist of the game Being clear on what a good day looks like in terms of training and application Accumulating GOOD DAYS The benefits of starting the day REALLY well Playing competitive golf ON THE GOLF COURSE The role of crucial decisions to influence the path of your life A great conversation with a top player who has battled back from some adversity and some poor form to challenge again at the very highest levels of the game. Become a Mind Factor Coach - Early Bird Offer 2024 Mind Factor Certification Course             

Today on the Brain Booster we are joined by Andy Mathews from Neuropeak Pro The Lost Art of Golf 2 day school at Archerfield Links with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol  The ULTIMATE interactive learning experience at the ULTIMATE location It is a fascinating story. Andy is a tournament player himself and relates how understanding HOW to breathe more efficiently made such a difference to his game Since joining Neuropeak Pro he has become the breathing coach to many of the worlds very best players including Viktor Hovland and Jordan Speith We discussed the mechanics of effective breathing and what it does for your game Why most people are breathing incorrectly Why the rate you breathe is so important How your breathing is like a metronome for your brain either giving signals to avoid or pursue  Controlling the STRESS response Why your physiology will determine how well you can co ordinate your movements How effective breathing can help the response to poor shots How to train your breathing in a systematic way with just 10 minutes a day Make SIXTY good breaths a day and you will totally reset your system Understanding the importance of Heart Rate Variability  The difference between trying to control your breathing as opposed to trying to control our breathing  How breathing is the link between conscious and unconscious processes How better breathing can transform our sleep The application of effective breathing in other sports and how it can influence RECOVERY The THREE foundations of effective breathing A really insightful conversation with so many practical applications to your game To get the Neuropeak Pro Go to www.neuropeakpro.com/ntel-belt/ When you check out put in the code mindfactor The code will also gift purchasers 1 year of the in-app members, regularly $49.99 USD per year, for free.   BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence   Become a Mind Factor Coach - Early Bird Offer 2024 Mind Factor Certification Course             

The opportunity for the coach of the future What is technology going to do to the future of coaching? More importantly what can we DO to be ready and to offer great EXPERIENCES to our students The Lost Art of Golf 2 day school at Archerfield Links with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol  The ULTIMATE interactive learning experience at the ULTIMATE location Today on the Brain Booster we welcome back coach Will Robins who has been working closely with the PGA of America over the past number of years coaching professionals on how to deliver more EFFECTIVE coaching We had a great conversation looking at how technology will impact the future of the game What will AI do to the coaching model? Yet there is still a wonderful opportunity to help players on the GOLF COURSE Finding out what is TRULY happening on course as opposed to what we think is happening Getting the very best from your CURRENT level of skills We looked at: The Art of scoring The Art of Playing more freely Better thinking Better strategy Dealing with your tendencies Finding ways to engage more with the golf course and not just playing golf swing   Will is a real free spirit with a very creative mind and an ability to see future opportunities when others only see problems If you are a coach or a player you will gain so much by questioning HOW and WHAT you deliver in your lessons To find out more about Will Robins go to http://www.wrgolf.com   BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence   Become a Mind Factor Coach - Early Bird Offer 2024 Mind Factor Certification Course           

Dicken Bettinger discusses the 'No Thought' state and the limitations of relying on intellect alone in golf and life. Emphasizing the importance of being fully present and accessing true wisdom for optimal performance. Exploring the concept of a quiet mind and the benefits of letting go of ego-driven thoughts. Delving into the 'No Thought' state in golf and how it can lead to enhanced performance and creativity on the course.

 How to find out what is RIGHT for you!! The Lost Art of Golf 2 day school at Archerfield Links with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol  The ULTIMATE interactive learning experience at the ULTIMATE location  The need to adapt coaching depending on the level of the student  The need to be flexible in your approach  Today we are joined on the show with a true great of coaching, Jim McClean.  We had a wonderful conversation Over his illustrious career he has sought out and worked with some of the best coaches of all time Coaches such as Jimmy Ballard, Ken Venturi, Bob Toski, John Jacobs He has also taught himself some of the greatest players in the game. Become a Mind Factor Coach - Early Bird Offer 2024 Mind Factor Certification Course  We discussed in this episode: How Jim’s coaching has evolved The use and misuse of technology Video, Trackman, Force Plates the benefits and drawbacks of using technology What are the common factors with great players? The 25% Theory – Which is the most important for you and WHEN? Ball Striking Short Game Mental Game Management Game How can you better manage BOTH your game and your life? The genius of Bruce Lietzke and how a great PERSPECTIVE can give you access to your skills The benefits of understanding YOUR shot shape  The need to develop YOUR philosophy    Jim has taught and influenced some of the very best players in the world Jim McLean has taught US Open Champion and LPGA Champion Cristie Kerr, US Open Champion Gary Woodland, Curtis Strange and Greg Norman, PGA Champion Keegan Bradley, US Junior champion and ANA Champion Lexi Thompson. Cristie and Lexi both attained the #1 rank in junior golf and women’s amateur golf as teenagers.  To find out more about Jim McClean go to www.jimmclean.com BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence          

Are you going to join us on YOUR path to Mastery? The Lost Art of Golf 2 day school at Archerfield Links with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol  The ULTIMATE interactive learning experience at the ULTIMATE location Today a slightly different show with a solo effort from myself. I have had a few people ask me recently to clarify some of the key ideas from the Mind factor trainings so here we go. What path are you ACTUALLY on? Could you embark on a ‘path to mastery’ as opposed to being on a path of fear, anxiety and avoidance? Become a Mind Factor Coach - Early Bird Offer 2024 Mind Factor Certification Course  What game are you ACTUALLY playing? How is the game of golf occurring for you? Are you allowing golf to be a judgement on your VALUE as a person? Does the golf course appear as a threat or an opportunity? How can you change your ‘story’? A story that is holding you back What do you want to really experience with your game? Understanding what TRUE GRATITUDE actually is Why gratitude is a PERFORMANCE state In this short session we explore some really important territory and ask some question that are not ordinarily asked of golfers. Yet if we don’t ask these questions we will NEVER get to the real source of performance and perhaps more importantly what is holding that performance back. BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence      

Today we welcome back onto the Brain Booster my good friend and legendary coach Jim Waldron. The Lost Art of Golf 2 day school at Archerfield Links with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol  The ULTIMATE interactive learning experience at the ULTIMATE location Jim has been on the show a number of times and there has always been a wonderful response to his words of wisdom. He has an incredible background in his coaching development over many years looking into all areas of the Mind Body connection Become a Mind Factor Coach - Early Bird Offer 2024 Mind Factor Certification Course  We discussed in great detail perhaps the most overlooked opportunity to improve your game. The 90% of golf that isn’t golf!! We spend so much of our golfing time NOT playing golf and yet how many golfers really look into what is happening during this time and HOW they can maximise their experience? I have long contended that the quality of what you do in the 90% will have a DIRECT influence on what you do when it comes to play your shots. We discussed: The value of being EXTERNAL in between shots Making a conscious decision to connect with the beauty of the golf course Connecting and coming to your SENSES The connection with the ‘Power of NOW’ Losing your absorption in your own SELF Connecting with other people and how this can cross over into your life Your behaviour in between shots and how this becomes totally unconscious The pace of you walk and the ‘Mind Body’ connection The danger of focusing too much on OUTCOMES How tuning into your external world helps you LISTEN to the golf course. Being attuned to your ENVIRONMENT and then being able to RESPOND to that environment The value of good conversation and being WIDE with your focus The feeling of ‘lightness’ and how that can help you get into the shot Moe Norman and ‘positive indifference’ Random reinforcement syndrome – what is it and why do we fall into its trap It is such a pleasure to speak to Jim He has such a wonderful INTENTION to help golfers You can only benefit from is wonderful wisdom. To find out more about Jim Waldron go to https://balancepointgolf.com/ BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development Building Stable Confidence go to https://themindfactor.net/shop-new/