Playing Well

"I can only say that you'll shoot a lower score on average, if you keep your mind in the present and take it one shot at a time." - Dr. Bob Rotella in "Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect"

Playing well happens more often with simplicity. "Normal" means thinking about results instead of process. Seek "escape velocity" to depart the world of normal. 

Better process means better thinking. Work on that daily. 

•  'Play present' with maximum focus your habit. 
• Practice with specific goals. "I'm working on attack footwork" or "I'm working on topspin serves today."
• Ask "how can I make my teammates better today?"
• Model excellence by being the hardest worker in the building.
• Lead, regardless of your playing role. Leadership doesn't need a title.

Great process can't guarantee perfect results. It only guarantees giving you a better chance at them. 

Lagniappe. Mindset. Vision. Process. 

Here's Nick Saban on the importance of mindset and the 3 things that matter for success.

He talks about his famous Process—but without the 3rd step—Process doesn't matter.

Whether you're a football coach, a business owner or a parent this is what leads to success. pic.twitter.com/0eMg1NlUKn

— Thad Wells (@ThadWells) December 22, 2025