The Golf Swing Approach to Life and Success

The fastest way to miss your target is to rush the swing.

I've been studying the best golf swings in the world — and getting humbled on the course every weekend trying to replicate them.

The problem isn't power. It's patience. Every time I rush my backswing, I miss. And I realized that's not just a golf problem — that's a life problem.

In episode #1482, I break down why slowing down isn't falling behind, it's the only way to position yourself to strike when it actually matters.

There's a moment at the top of every backswing where everything pauses before everything releases. You need to find that moment in your own life — and know exactly when to unleash.

Hit play. Your fairway is waiting.

Who This Episode Is For If you've been forcing results that aren't ready yet — this one's for you.

Slowing down your backswing isn't weakness. It's how you stop missing and start winning.

Key Takeaways

• Rushing to results before you're prepared doesn't just cost you the win — it can get you blacklisted
• A slow backswing builds the power and position needed to strike with everything you have
• Patience isn't sitting on the sideline — it's actively gathering energy for the right moment
• In running, in golf, and in life — slowing down is what ultimately speeds you up
• Know where the top of your backswing is — the fine line between patience and lost momentum

Questions for Reflection

• Where in your life are you swinging too hard before you've completed your backswing?
• What result are you rushing toward that needs more preparation before you strike?
• Do you know the top of your backswing in your career — the exact point where patience ends and full commitment begins?

Action Steps

1. Identify one area where you're forcing results — a pitch, a launch, a relationship — and ask honestly: have you done the backswing work?
2. Define your "top of the backswing" in that area. What does fully prepared actually look like before you swing?
3. This week, slow one thing down deliberately. Not to delay it — to position yourself to hit it clean when it counts.

Featured Quote "Slowing down isn't delaying your success. It's ensuring you're in the right position to strike when it matters."