The definition of "try" is:
—Try:To subject to something (as undue strain or excessive hardship or provocation) that tests the power of endurance. To make an attempt.
When you "try" to do something more effort is used and the implication within the word "try" generally means you failed..."I tried to ice-skate" doesn't really provoke any images of success does it?
Or when a child has decided they don't like carrots and you ask them to "just try it" has that ever won them over? Perhaps by exchanging the word "try" for another, more possibilities in learning and development could open up... although I imagine there will be mixed reviews on how saying to a child "Let's explore carrots!" works out, but it's worth a shot...anyway back to the point and how it relates to your golf game!
Exploring:def.Travel in or through (an unfamiliar country or area) in order to learn about or familiarize oneself with it: Examine or evaluate (an option or possibility)
When you "try" to do something more effort is used and the implication within the word "try" generally means you failed..."I tried to ice-skate" doesn't really provoke any images of success does it?
Exploring:def.Travel in or through (an unfamiliar country or area) in order to learn about or familiarize oneself with it: Examine or evaluate (an option or possibility)
"Exploring" might be a word worth substituting for the word "try".
For example, if I were to say "I am going to explore how I curve the ball today," rather than "I am going to try to learn how to curve the ball today," which one sounds like it's more empowering, open to learning and has the greatest potential for making progress and developing awareness?
You can keep trying, which seems to only have your attention on what you THINK should be happening rather than ACTUALLY experiencing what IS happening. You could keep "trying" while using extra effort, creating more tension, and basicly resisting any kind of real time experience you could be having while swinging a club(or listening in a business meeting or to your significant other) or you could choose to start being present and begin exploring. You could re-discover your instincts, develop a sense of knowing that previously wasn't hitting your awareness, and you could be well on your way to discovering what's possible.
Brandon Richardson,PGA
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