If you have been thinking
about re-inventing yourself and capturing a new outlook that gives you an added
edge about you, then look no further, start playing golf. A lot can be said
about the so called ‘gentleman’s game’, with many negative perceptions of
elitism, exclusivity and costly lifestyle coupled with much more valuable traits
you can gain by becoming a seasoned golfer.
As a golfer and champion for
the golf lifestyle, I can add a bit of insight and alleviate the fear or misconceptions that are misleading people in general. Since signing up for a 12
week beginner’s golf program over 10 years ago which costed me about roughly R
3000 at the time through the reputable development program of the ‘World of
Golf’.
At the time I was leaving my cozy life of employment and jumped head
into the world of being self-employed with very little savings. My thinking at
the time was let me spend time with decision makers and use golf as my source of business, without breaking
a sweat….so I thought.
I later discovered that there
is far more to golf than what I had assumed and more than anything it’s more of
an attitude, lifestyle and personal journey that will test your character every
18 hole course you play. The best part about being a woman and playing is that
naturally being the flower amongst the thorn….you get plenty of attention without
a doubt.
So if you single and
fishing….best pond to surf your preferred LSM potential LOL. If you are
strictly business rest assured that you will be able to sharpen those acumen
skills and adopt sort after values that will be enshrined in your DNA as
follows:
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Trust yourself –
a full swing gives you all the elements to raise your confidence level.
Trusting your swing is everything to making a perfect shot….if you are iffy,
you miss or shank the ball
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Follow through –
plenty of great set up balls or moves have fallen through the cracks all
because of no follow through…this is n different to doing business
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Keep your eyes on
the ball – the second you start to look up and focus on where the ball is going
you will miss your shot, so stay focused on hitting the ball
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Your opponent is
irrelevant – it always comes down to your handicap and personal score, the next
person’s game should not affect your performance, you playing against yourself
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If you still
thinking about your last bad shot – your next shot will mirror your thoughts.
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Practice makes
perfect – the only way to raise the level of your game is to keep playing.
Don’t miss out on your
opportunity to have a new outlook on life by learning how to swing at the
upcoming I-WIL-B peer network session tagged #BossLadyFriday. I-WIL-B hosts
#BossLadyFriday in partnership with 018 Golf campaign towards the
“right-to-play’ initiative with proceeds going towards a charity that benefits
disadvantaged Day care centers and pre-schools through donation of playgrounds,
toy library and sport apparel. The
network session starts at 14h00 at Pecanwood Golf Club at the driving range,
followed by cheese and wine and networking till 19h00. Entry fee is R 350 for I-WIL-B members
and R 550 for guests. Limited space available. Membership forms will be available at the network session
for those who are not yet members.
I look forward to meeting and
greeting all of those who are planning to attend #BossLadyFriday
. “Be empowered. Be Yourself”
