Just when you thought Tiger Woods’ life couldn’t have more trouble…it does.
This past weekend at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club, where he’d won an unprecedented seven times, Woods shot a final-round 77 to finish 18 over and second from last among the 80 players who completed 72 holes.
There is no doubt Tiger Woods has the physical ability and talent to continue to be one of the best — if not THE best — to have ever played the game.
Yet, we all know what the problem is, don’t we?
He is so distracted by the problems and challenges, pressures and embarrassment in his personal life, he’s having great difficulty reigniting the mental edge, confidence, and attitude that was such an integral part of his earlier, extraordinary success.
(I was recently at a dinner at Tiger’s country club in Orlando. As we were driving toward the clubhouse, guess what everyone wanted to see? Green jackets? U.S. Open trophies? A famous golf course? No. The tree that Tiger hit the fateful night his indiscretions came to light. We all tend to major in minor things.)
What can we learn from Tiger’s troubles, self-inflicted as they may be?
Well, obviously, a great deal. However, may I suggest two points you may not have considered?
First…if a colleague is having a difficult time at work, it may have nothing to do with your business.
Whoever said work and home are separate…and you can’t take problems from one to the other…didn’t have a good job or family life.
If your career is having challenges, you’ll take the stress home. If your home life is pressured and difficult, you probably won’t be as productive professionally.
Why is that? News flash: We’re human beings. Don’t try to change it, belittle it, ignore it, or avoid it. Here’s what you do: Deal with it.
Help those who need it…understand those who deserve it. Things happen.
Second…truly exceptional performance depends upon motivation and attitude, as much as personal skill. There’s never been a more physically skilled golfer than Tiger. He finished next-to-last this weekend.
How motivated do you think he is right now? What do you suppose his attitude is about the game and facing the media and crowds?
If you want to be at the top of your game…it’s important to work ON the game. But, it’s just as essential to work on your motivation and attitude.
Not many would say Hunter Mahan — for all of his ability — is as talented as Tiger Woods. But, he won $1.4 million this weekend, and beat Woods by THIRTY strokes.
Just because a competitor may have more resources or talent doesn’t ensure they will win. How can your motivation and attitude make a difference for you?
Tiger’s bad weekend…and you…
August 9, 2010 · 1 comment
Just when you thought Tiger Woods’ life couldn’t have more trouble…it does.
This past weekend at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club, where he’d won an unprecedented seven times, Woods shot a final-round 77 to finish 18 over and second from last among the 80 players who completed 72 holes.
There is no doubt Tiger Woods has the physical ability and talent to continue to be one of the best — if not THE best — to have ever played the game.
He is so distracted by the problems and challenges, pressures and embarrassment in his personal life, he’s having great difficulty reigniting the mental edge, confidence, and attitude that was such an integral part of his earlier, extraordinary success.
(I was recently at a dinner at Tiger’s country club in Orlando. As we were driving toward the clubhouse, guess what everyone wanted to see? Green jackets? U.S. Open trophies? A famous golf course? No. The tree that Tiger hit the fateful night his indiscretions came to light. We all tend to major in minor things.)
What can we learn from Tiger’s troubles, self-inflicted as they may be?
Well, obviously, a great deal. However, may I suggest two points you may not have considered?
First…if a colleague is having a difficult time at work, it may have nothing to do with your business.
Whoever said work and home are separate…and you can’t take problems from one to the other…didn’t have a good job or family life.
If your career is having challenges, you’ll take the stress home. If your home life is pressured and difficult, you probably won’t be as productive professionally.
Why is that? News flash: We’re human beings. Don’t try to change it, belittle it, ignore it, or avoid it. Here’s what you do: Deal with it.
Second…truly exceptional performance depends upon motivation and attitude, as much as personal skill. There’s never been a more physically skilled golfer than Tiger. He finished next-to-last this weekend.
How motivated do you think he is right now? What do you suppose his attitude is about the game and facing the media and crowds?
Not many would say Hunter Mahan — for all of his ability — is as talented as Tiger Woods. But, he won $1.4 million this weekend, and beat Woods by THIRTY strokes.
Just because a competitor may have more resources or talent doesn’t ensure they will win. How can your motivation and attitude make a difference for you?