One of the greatest golfers of all time, Jack Nicklaus, won 18 major championships, but did you know, he finished runner-up 19 times. Why did Nicklaus fare so much better than other golfers in major championships?
He was a master at preparation and stuck to the basic principles of his golf swing that he learned under the tutelage of Jack Grout when he was a teenager at Scioto Country Club. But more than that, Nicklaus always maintained a positive attitude about the course, the conditions and his competition.
When he heard players complaining about the difficulty, or condition of the golf course early in the week, he knew he could eliminate that player as a serious contender.
Nicklaus learned at a young age not to let outside distractions, or elements you cannot control affect your performance. At the elite level, whether in golf, or your work, putting focus on the task and adhering to the plan must be the main goal every day.
When Nicklaus heard a fellow competitor complain about something, it made him more focused on his plan of attack for the week.
Recently, we have witnessed one of the most disruptive environments to our business economy in history. The COVID-19 virus has forced many businesses to shorten hours or even close. Even now, two years later we are experiencing the effects of supply chain disruption and the great resignation. To complicate matters, the Russians are causing havoc that will affect our economy as well.
Anguish, complaints and blame are still heard every day. Are you joining in the choir, or are you revising your business plan, and figuring out how to stay relevant to your clients and customers? Are you staying in contact with your existing and former clients? Are you considering new ways of doing business or streamlining old procedures? Are you updating your client lists and learning new methods of communication?
While your competitors are complaining about the government, the coronavirus, and the Russians, be like the Golden Bear, stay focused and maintain a positive attitude. If you do, you’ll be much better off, in the days to come.
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