Huge Congratulations to Jack Perry, #1 golfer at Northwestern – winning the Big Ten’s lowest season stroke average. He’s the first Wildcat to win this honor since PGA star, Luke Donald.
We’ve worked together since he was in high school, but he had never totally immersed himself into the process of eliminating his fear. Last month, he called me, almost in desperation to step his game up to another level. He was looking for an “easy button,” one technique to increase confidence, but instead, we talked about never being out worked and sacrificing all comfort levels – more than the majority can fathom. I wanted him to buy-in to long term confidence, rather than a quick fix. Up until that point, he was doing the minimum – working hard, but not raising his mental bar to a level that would separate him from the pack.
After our conversation, he dedicated himself to doing what 99% weren’t doing – he stopped “hoping” to be the best at Northwestern, and DECIDED to do whatever it took. He began getting out of bed earlier, getting to practice before everyone, but most importantly, stopped settling for being “really good.” Ridiculous success was finally his target. For the first time since we began together, Jack chose to sacrifice his fear and immerse himself in confidence.
The following week, he crushed the field, breaking Luke Donald’s scoring record! If he continues to sacrifice, you’ll be reading his name on the PGA leader board.
Great story with fantastic results to date. Keeping and growing the 1%. Look forward to hearing the name and seeing it on the leader board. GO 1% Family
Yes, Rick! Jack’s doing great. His physical talent has always been off the charts – it’s been his fear of failure that’s held him back in the past. He’s definitely going to be on the PGA leader boards in the future.