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Believe Quote by Brad Faxon

“Believe it or not, I'm not really thinking about anything when I putt…It's hard to teach. I let my instincts take over. I like to see which way the break is going and use it. When I'm putting well, I feel like I can make everything.” quote by Brad Faxon
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“Believe it or not, I'm not really thinking about anything when I putt…It's hard to teach. I let my instincts take over. I like to see which way the break is going and use it. When I'm putting well, I feel like I can make everything.”

Brad Faxon

About This Quote

Source Interview: Golf Magazine, 1998

Instinctive play, free from overthinking, yields mastery in putting.

In simple terms: Instinct beats overthinking in putting.

Key Takeaway

Trust gut, practice instinct.

Themes

sports instinct focus

Mood

focused confident

Type

sports motivational

When to use this quote

  • golf
  • competitive sports
  • skill training

Key Concepts

performance psychology athletics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you trusted instinct?
  • How to balance analysis and flow?
A Different Perspective

Overanalysis can paralyze performance.

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