Zen Golf by Joseph Parent Summary
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Discover how mindfulness transforms your golf game. With over 1 million copies sold, "Zen Golf" reveals why Vijay Singh and elite pros swear by Dr. Parent's mental techniques. Beyond the fairway, these principles help business leaders achieve peak performance under pressure.
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Mastering the Mental Game: Where Golf Meets Mindfulness
Ever notice how your mind becomes your biggest opponent on the golf course? You've practiced your swing for hours, but when it matters most, something interferes. Tiger Woods keeps a copy of "Zen Golf" in his bag for good reason. This revolutionary approach doesn't focus on swing mechanics but on making your mind your ally rather than your enemy. Drawing from both PGA Tour instruction and Buddhist meditation practices, this approach has transformed thousands of golfers' games - from weekend warriors to major champions. The core insight is deceptively simple: most performance problems stem not from technical flaws but from mental interference. When we clear away this interference, our natural abilities emerge effortlessly. Think about those magical moments when everything clicks - when you're not overthinking, when you're just present. What if you could access that state consistently? The path involves three essential elements: preparing with clarity, acting with trust, and responding with wisdom. This approach doesn't just lower your scores - it transforms your entire experience of the game.
The Empty Cup: Approaching Golf with Beginner's Mind and Expanded Awareness
The PAR Approach: Preparation, Action, Response
The Power of Commitment: Decisive Action and Overcoming Distraction
The Body-Mind Connection: Finding Your Center
The Thinking Mind vs. The Intuitive Mind
The Warrior's Path: Golf with Honor and Dignity
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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