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#25

Yup.

The cheaper version. Figured I’ve used enough material from his site for so long, it was time to give back a bit. Curious what he’ll think of my Golftec-changed swing.

Almost done with their series of lessons & practices. (Probably going to do an Edel putter fitting with their fitting credit. Mainly for the aiming work.) Swing is shorter, and now a tad in to out. Launch is a little lower, (but by no means low) speed is down about 5-6%. I’ll take it if it means more consistency. Low point control remains elusive, even with a Divot Board. I’m sure Adam can help there, albeit coins and picks are a ways away.

Book is quite good. Very bite-sized in delivery. Have barely gotten into it. (Stupid work.) I like that it segregates areas of the game, and efficient time to spend on each.

I may get to play tomorrow, for the first time in nearly a year. I’m sure work will f that up too. We’ll see. I just need to climb back onto the horse.

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#26

As I understood it’s worth to read, where can I order it? except Amazon

#27

Reading the blurb at the main site, it’s looking like Amazon is it. Which makes sense, if Jon signed an exclusive distribution deal with them.

The more I read it, the more I like it. Really distills a lot of the info in all of Jon’s articles and posts here, into bite-sized pieces. Don’t hate me for saying this, but it’s a great book by the toilet. Each section is short, easy to understand, and should cue additional questions in your head for follow-up investigation.

Not a swing book. Much more of a strategy book for both actual play, and how to efficiently improve. Neat. For people that would never dig into Fawcett or Broadie’s work, but are the ones who most of all need to implement those guys’ findings.

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#28

Exactly … good summary!

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#29

So earlier I’d mentioned I got a second copy for a friend, who I’d felt really “needed” it … turns out he loves it and is actively working through it!! :ok_hand:

Went a bought yet another copy for my cousin. Thx again @jon for this!!

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#30

The book has really and practically helped me with my mental state whilst playing.

Last week I hit a lot of good shots that got bad outcomes on the front 9. Poor bounces, ridiculous lies etc. Facing all those shots you never get to practice (literally had one in long floppy grass that meant I could not see the ball when looking down at it and another than landed on the fairway, bounced about 60 degrees and came to rest against a tree trunk). In the past I would have become frustrated with the ‘unfairness’ of it and my score getting away from me. However my newfound equilibrium allowed me to put it behind me, keep doing the right thing and improve on the back nine by 9 shots.

I played well, better than I scored and enjoyed the round.

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#31

Just finishing my first read through. The book is fantastic and I will definitely be re-reading several sections and referring to it often. Thanks Jon!

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#32

Yeah there has been a LOT of really positive feedback!

CONGRATS @jon!!!

Additionally, I’m liking the new collab with David Mackenzie / Golf State of Mind - had the opportunity to attend one of his mental game training clinics a few years ago and man it was way worth it!!

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#33

Yes, I am re-reading from the beginning. One of the best of its type of books-thinking/course and personal management that is, rather than swing tips. I have employed several of the strategic tips such as playing yardage to back center of greens, no short siding and by all means, avoid the dreaded double. By all and necessary means if you miss a GIR, get that next shot on the green!

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#34

Podcast on Vimeo…

@jon really like what you did! Good content, good presentation, good length.

One minor feedback comment - for me (and it may be just me) but I found the background music loop a bit distracting…

You speak at a good pace, keeping things moving, so there’s not really a need for the sound “filler”, imo.

Anyway did enjoy it … thx!

#35

I need that book to check an read

#36

You know, that throwing the disc overhand while supporting with thumb underneath the middle of the flight plate and fingers along the rim, almost like throwing a football or darts. Increases power and allows line shaping, also useful for putting over obstacles. Usually doesn’t feel natural at first and can be inconsistent because of the extra arm movement. Anyway disc golf is quite fun kind of golf game to me.

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New gift….loving it so far. Thanks for your time and efforts @jon !!

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#39

Just finished this book. Excellent read, well worth refreshing the mind.

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#40

I ordered the , kindle and audible versions.

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#41

Great book.

I got more than my money’s worth from Part 1. It was the catalyst that got me away from results based thinking. I have almost always had a scoring goal. That number dangling in front of me for years break 100, then break 90, now break XYZ. The frustration when a poor shot led to a bad hole would snowball. It just wasn’t fun at times and is probably why I quit playing for 7 years or so.

Reading about expectations and acceptance changed my outlook. My scores aren’t better but I’m having a good time. Bad stuff will happen, who cares? Move on to the next shot. The odd thing is once I decided to focus on my process of playing the game instead of the result, I saw pretty much immediate improvement in my mental state while playing. I found it much easier than I thought it would be. I’m not gonna say I’m cured but I look forward to playing now regardless of the result.

It was a lightbulb moment. Getting out of your own head can make a big difference.

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#42

NICE!!! Working on the same things myself - eg. play the game, don’t “expect” to hit great shots every time, don’t beat yourself up when you do and flip side compliment yourself on the good shots, etc etc etc. :+1:t2:

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#43

Just got mine, love this book!

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#44

This book was great to refresh a bunch of things I learned earlier in life. But it was also dynamite packed with tips I haven’t even thought of. And i have had gold lessons previously. One of the best golf books to date imo. I love golf more than ever now as I grow older (and slower lol). One of the best things I’ve gotten into is golf boxes, they help my game out immensely and keep me fresh.

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#45

I got the paperback for this reason. I’ve read other golf books on my kindle and it just wasn’t the same.

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