| Did you know you can practice focus like you | | | | eyes. |
| practice a golf swing or a dance step? | | | | |
| | | | As you see the scene as if looking from |
| You may not have considered "focus" something | | | | behind your own eyes, take your stance and |
| you can practice or rehearse. | | | | feel yourself take a swing. |
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| Yet, I've discovered that focus is the key | | | | Do this a few times. |
| element that transforms past preparation into | | | | |
| present success. | | | | Then, at the top of your backswing, add the |
| | | | sound of another player speaking or some |
| In this respect, focus is even more important | | | | other noise that you might find distracting. |
| than the physical acts of practicing the golf | | | | |
| swing or dance step. | | | | In your imagination, continue with a good |
| | | | swing. Feel solid contact and experience a |
| So why not practice it? | | | | full follow through. |
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| Here's why it's important. | | | | Remain focused even after you finish your |
| | | | swing and walk down the fairway. |
| Lose your focus and even the most diligent | | | | |
| and disciplined preparation melts down into a | | | | Suppose you have to deliver an important |
| rapid series of mental and emotional | | | | presentation. Rehearse poise and focus in the |
| misfires. | | | | same way. |
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| Nothing good happens and it happens fast! | | | | In your mind's eye, see the scene as if |
| | | | through your own eyes. |
| In effect, the lack of focus renders the | | | | |
| careful preparation essentially useless. | | | | Simulate any distraction you might reasonably |
| | | | expect such as people whispering or entering |
| If you can practice the swing or step, then | | | | and leaving the room. Remain focused |
| you can master the art of focus. | | | | throughout your mental rehearsal. |
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| Here's a technique I designed that empowers | | | | Do you realize the poise, confidence, and |
| you to do this. | | | | self-assurance that will carry over from |
| | | | these focus practice sessions to the real |
| Let's say you want to practice your golf | | | | thing? |
| swing. | | | | |
| | | | And do you realize how much more effective |
| Take a deep breath. | | | | this simple mental exercise makes your |
| | | | practice or rehearsal sessions? |
| Elevate your gaze as if looking at an | | | | |
| imaginary point just above a distant horizon. | | | | Practice focus as well as the mechanics of |
| | | | what you intend to do and you will perform |
| In your mind's eye, practice your golf swing | | | | like a champion. |
| while seeing the scene as if through your own | | | | |