In this enlightening episode, Josh Nichols sits down with Gary Waters for a deep dive into the mental game of golf and life. Gary, a performance coach with a passion for unlocking human potential, explores how shifting your perspective can transform your experience on the golf course and beyond.

From redefining success as inner peace to dissolving limiting beliefs that fuel fear and frustration, this conversation unpacks practical insights for golfers seeking flow, freedom, and joy in their game.

Whether you're a pro battling a slump or an amateur chasing enjoyment, Gary's wisdom offers a roadmap to playing with authenticity and ease. Tune in to discover how to rewrite your "why" and embrace a limitless approach to golf.

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Topics & Timestamps:

Perspective and Golf (00:00 - 06:00) Peace vs. Competitiveness (06:00 - 09:35) Dissolving Unhelpful Motivations (09:30 - 15:55) Overcoming Deep Frustration in Golf (15:55 - 19:56) Role of Therapy and Mentorship (19:56 - 26:17) Fear and Performance on the Golf Course (26:17 - 32:30) Balancing Conscious and Subconscious in Golf (32:30 - 38:02) Detaching from Identity in Golf (38:02 - 46:05) Origins of Limiting Beliefs (44:23 - 47:32) Self-Acceptance and Authentic Self (47:32 - 51:28) Balancing Acceptance and Change (51:28 - 57:33) Resistance as an Opportunity (57:33 - 01:02:58) Gary Waters Contact and Resources (01:02:58 - 01:05:39)

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Resources and Links Mentioned by Gary Waters:

• Gary Waters' Website: garywaters.co.uk
• Gary Waters' Instagram: @iamgarywaters
• Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
• Peter Crone's work: petercrone.com

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Welcome to the first episode in the FundaMENTALS series, where Josh Nichols will be walking through what he believes are the core components of a good mental game.

First up: Acceptance

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Dallas Webster, creator of the Tangent Golf app, joins to discuss his journey from competitive high school golfer to tech entrepreneur, focusing on using data to improve golf performance while keeping technology unobtrusive.

Topics & Timestamps:

• Introduction to Tangent Golf App (05:03)
• Mental Game and Tracking (06:25)
• The Tangent Four (14:44)
• AI Caddy and Course Management (10:43)
• Battling Mental Demons (19:34)
• Balancing Technology and Focus (24:52)
• AI Caddy’s Impact (26:54)
• Mental Game and Dispersion Patterns (29:35)
• Avoiding Negative Visualization (32:28)
• Subconscious and Target Selection (33:53)
• Pressure and Mental Shifts (35:17)
• Handling External Distractions (42:23)
• Mental Breakthroughs in Tournaments (43:44)
• Public Golf Journey and Mental Struggles (46:34)
• Rating Good Shots with Poor Mental Game (51:50)
• Mental Game’s Impact Across Skill Levels (55:02)
• Hands-Free Technology Use (01:02:18)
• Dallas’s Golf Journey (01:07:13)

Where to Find Dallas:

• Website: tangent.golf
• App: Tangent Golf on the Apple App Store (Android coming soon)
• YouTube/Instagram: The Good Miss Golf

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