Mental Conditioning and Performance Coach || Helping High Performers Overcome Obstacles and Optimise Outcomes || Speaker, Author, ANZMHA Ambassador
Did We Miss Something in Bryson’s Victory? Beyond the obvious, what truly fuelled Bryson DeChambeau's resurgence? 18 months ago, Bryson DeChambeau described himself as lost. Today, he’s a two-time Major winner, holding the US Open trophy, with a runner-up at the PGA Championship and a T6 at the Masters in recent months. There's no denying that Bryson is on a remarkable run. While many focus on his long drives, touch around the greens, unique putting style, and technical calculations, we might be overlooking a critical factor in his comeback. One line from Bryson's post-match interview caught my attention as a fan (and certified golfing hack) with more than a passing interest in how performance is shaped. He credited his caddie, Greg Bodine, with “getting me to realise what life is about. It’s not just all about golf”. Excuse me? There’s no doubt that Bryson’s turnaround has been uniquely influenced by his commitment and dedication to the science of golf and committing 100% of his presence to performance enhancement. But skill alone isn't the differentiator at the pointy end of performance. Whether in elite sports, business, military, emergency services, or even parenting, the difference makers are a combination of what happens between your ears and what you do in the unseen hours to make sure that six inches of space is capable of delivering in the most testing of times. Many define themselves by their craft, intrinsically linking what they do with who they are. So tightly wrapped around performance that their self-esteem becomes dictated by external outcomes rather than internal purpose. Such people worry perilously about what winning and losing say about them. That a promotion dictates their value to the world and what every other parent's judgement says about their ability to raise a child. These people are also those who struggle to understand WHO they are without referencing what they do, and often find themselves unwilling to spend time alone in their own mind. A solely performance-focused approach can lead to short-term success but is rarely sustainable. Sure, the top performers are obsessed with their craft, but they also cultivate a broader purpose. They work hard in the unseen hours and spend time away from their craft to enhance their presence when they engage. This shift from external validation to internal confidence transfers the fear of judgment into flow. If you thrive on challenging yourself, try this. Ask yourself: who are you away from work, away from the field, or away from being a spouse or parent? That's how champions are made. #BrysonDeChambeau #Golf #USOpen #PeakPerformance #Leadership #ChampionMindset #MentalStrength
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