🏌️♂️ Learning From My Golf Game: Who Are Your Cheerleaders & The Importance of Hanging In There
January 14, 2025
You ever had one of those golf days where nothing seems to go right?
The swing feels off. The putts lip out. The ball somehow finds every sand trap known to man. 😅
Yeah… that was me the other week.
But here’s the thing — that day on the golf course ended up teaching me more about life, perseverance, and the power of encouragement than I could’ve imagined.
Every golfer — and every person — needs a few good cheerleaders in their gallery.
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⛳ Lesson #1: Golf is a Lot Like Life
Golf will humble you real quick. You can go from a perfect drive to a lost ball in a matter of seconds. It’s a game of patience, focus, and mental toughness — just like life and business.
There are days when everything clicks — your meetings, your relationships, your goals.
And there are other days when you’re fighting through rough patches (literally and figuratively).
But that’s where the growth happens — not in the perfect swings, but in how you respond when things don’t go your way.
In golf, you can’t chase the last bad shot. You reset. You breathe. You focus on what’s next.
That’s the same mindset we need in our careers, our businesses, and our relationships.
💪 Lesson #2: The Importance of Hanging In There
There was a moment during that round when I was ready to pack it in.
Frustration was creeping in. My confidence was dipping.
But then I reminded myself of one simple truth:
👉🏾 You can’t win if you don’t stay in the game.
It’s easy to show up when things are going well.
But true character is revealed when the results aren’t instant — when progress feels slow, when the grind gets heavy, when the scoreboard isn’t in your favor.
That’s when you dig deep. That’s when you commit to hanging in there.
Every professional golfer will tell you — one swing, one hole, one mindset shift can change everything.
The same goes for life. Stay patient. Stay persistent. Keep swinging.
Because sometimes, the breakthrough is one shot away.
🙌 Lesson #3: Who Are Your Cheerleaders?
Here’s where it gets real.
When I was frustrated on that course, one of my buddies — a good friend and golf partner — looked at me and said,
“Larry, you’ve got this. You’ve been here before. Shake it off and go get it.”
That small encouragement changed the energy of my entire round.
And it hit me — in golf, business, and life, we all need people like that. Our cheerleaders.
The ones who remind us who we are when we forget.
The ones who push us when we’re ready to quit.
The ones who celebrate us — not just for winning, but for trying again.
Your cheerleaders could be your family, your team, your mentor, your friends, or even a client who believes in you.
Whoever they are — appreciate them. Thank them. And more importantly, be that person for someone else.
🧠 Lesson #4: The Game Within the Game
Golf isn’t just about hitting a ball. It’s about mastering your mindset.
When you start to get frustrated, the swing gets tighter. The focus gets blurry.
But when you relax, breathe, and reset — suddenly the rhythm returns.
The same is true for every challenge we face.
Pressure is inevitable. Frustration will visit. But peace — peace is a choice.
You can choose to reset.
You can choose to focus on the next shot.
You can choose to hang in there with belief and perseverance.
⚡Stay in the Game
Whether you’re on the golf course, building your business, or navigating life’s ups and downs — remember these three things:
- It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress and persistence.
- Surround yourself with cheerleaders. The right people make the journey lighter.
- Hang in there. The next swing might be your best one yet.
So next time life hands you a rough lie — grab your club, take a deep breath, and swing with intention.
Because you never know when that next shot will change everything.
