I am just watching the British Open and watching Tiger "prowl" around the course. I love watching and learning from people who are at the top of their profession.
T = Tenacious. Tiger yesterday had an awful day, his swing was just out of sync. Lessor players would have fallen away. Tiger kept his focus through the bad shots, kept trying 100% on each shot and through sheer tenacity kept himself in contention.
I= Inspiring. Watch Tiger play and see the amount of youngsters who follow him. He understands his effect, he understands as a leader in his field he is a role model. The golf is important but how you achieve it, is as important to those who support you.
G= Groove. Tiger produces shot after shot because of the practice that he puts in day in, day out. He doesn't just wait to become better, he makes it happen. He doesn't read a book about how to play, he spends hours putting it into practice.
E= Expectations. He expects to win, he expects to improve, he expects that to be successful then you need to work hard. He also doesn't allow the expectations of others to influence him, he works hard because he wants to, he wants to win to create his legacy not out of fear of what the critics will write if he doesn't!
R= Results matter. He may hit a wild drive, a bad second shot but if he holes the chip then it will register a birdie. The path may be erratic but the goal has been achieved. To do this, you need to have a clear focus on what you are trying to achieve.....not panic when you make a mistake, just concentrate on recovery and achieving the desired result.
As with all leaders - he never gives up, he never fears failure, he never accepts mediocrity, he accepts responsibility, he keeps trying to improve....
I've learned great lessons about life from golf, Anna, and Tiger tops my list for teaching them.
Do you happen to golf, Anna?
Posted by: Robyn | Jul 24, 2007 at 12:43 AM