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NOVEMBER, 2001
Cock A
Doodle Do
I would like
to share an email correspondence about a question
I recently received. You will find the
correspondence helpful in eliminating negative
thoughts.
"Hi
Michael, I've enjoyed your book and your
"tips"...and agree with focus on the
moment, not the outcome. However, in the last few
tournaments I've played in (handicap 2.1) my
brain seems to focus on negative outcome...what
can happen bad, rather the a good clear picture
of the shot in my minds eye. Any thoughts??
"
Your question
is the same one I was asked a couple of weeks ago
by a good friend of mine who is playing on the
buy.com tour. Only he referred to his negative
thoughts as pink elephants or negative thoughts
that pop up out of the blue for no reason at all.
I told him
that when negative thoughts (emotions) occur it
is important not to give them the time of the day
or allow them to hang around in your mind. I told
him that when a pink elephant comes up, just say,
"Cock A Doodle Do" like a rooster and
tell your mind that the negative thoughts are not
welcome. He tried it and said, "It
works". The following week he shot 72, 67,
69 and 69.
This may seem
silly at first, but it works. Your mind can only
dwell on one thought at a time. So why be
negative, when you can be positive. Your negative
thoughts can only exist if you allow them. So the
next time they pop up, just say, "Cock A
Doodle Do" and go about your business. Try
it, it works. Keep me posted as to your progress.
"Mike,
IT seems to work!!!! Today when the "pink
Elephants" arrived I didn't say "Cock A
Doodle Do"...but; I did say to
myself..." That is stupid, I'm only allowed
one thought sooooooo it must be positive"
and low & behold the "Pink
Elephants" disappeared!! Best round of the
year! (67) in competition! Thanks!!!!"
If negative
thoughts interfere with your game, you can allow
them to hang around or say, "Cock A Doodle
Do" and chase them away. Try it. It works!
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"My game had
improved since reading your book and applying
your Mental Tips. Last year was my first year of
golf. When I applied your techniques, I
immediately took 10 strokes off my game. I am
also able to get my game back on track after a
"bad" hole. Thank you for taking the
time to write this book. Not only has it helped
in my golf game, but in other aspects of my life
as well! Thanks again."
-Nancy Edwards
Phoenix, NY
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