By David Tepera, September 15, 2021

Recently, I was training one of my golf enthusiast clients. Scott and his good friend Boyd frequent different golf courses each week.

An interesting conversation with Scott led to us agreeing about the comparisons of golf and life. When you’re having a challenging day of golf, it takes extra energy and effort to get back in line. It’s like hooking or slicing the ball, so now you’ve got to dig through the roughage, find the ball and fight your way back to the fairway.

If this continues throughout the game, by the time you finish 18 holes, you’re drained and worn out for the rest of day.

How many of you start your day by pushing the snooze button way too many times? Your first decision of the day made you chase your tail all morning because you’re running late.

Now, you’ve wakened in a bad mood and are stressing everyone else in the house. If you have young school-aged children, you’re probably screaming at them to “get a move on” because of your decision to hit the snooze button. What type of successful day did you just set your children up for?

I’m sure by now, you’re in such a hurry that you’ve stubbed your toe, which made your mood worse. You’re running late to work and realize you’re almost out of gas. You can’t be late to the meeting because you were late last time. Just like yesterday, the day has started off a disaster.

So, does this sound like a typical morning for some of you? Did you shank the ball into the rough and trees, then spent the rest of day trying to get back on the fairway?

Let’s think about a day of golf where you get in the zone. Each drive is down the fairway, chip shots are landing on the green, along with a two-putt. The day is running smooth and easy with less energy. You’re in the best mood possible and showering people you meet with kindness.

Starting tomorrow, no more hitting the snooze button. Get to bed a little earlier and wake your children with love. Let them know this is the best day possible, and when they come home, have them share something exciting and fun they experienced.

Let today be the start of a new beginning. Learn to straighten your club, take a breath and swing with a smooth stroke. No matter where it lies, take your time and make your way back to the fairway because golf is similar to life. Let’s shoot a 72 today.