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How to Get Better at Getting Better

Getting better at golf isn't just about finding the right swing or taking more lessons. It's about becoming a better learner. Using the growth vs. fixed mindset as our foundation, we discuss the characteristics that separate golfers who continually improve from those who get stuck.

5 Talking Points

1. Curiosity vs. Certainty
Good learners are willing to say, “I don't know.” They ask questions and seek to understand rather than arrive with a predetermined diagnosis.

2. Experimentation vs. Validation
Good learners are willing to try things, fail, and learn from the result rather than looking for confirmation that they were already right.

3. Skill Development vs. Swing Correction
Improvement isn't always about changing your swing. Good learners focus on developing the skills that produce better results—whether the solution involves strategy, skill, or swing.

4. Learning vs. Performing
Learning doesn't always look good. Good learners are willing to struggle, hit bad shots, and temporarily perform worse in order to develop something better.

5. Dependence vs. Independence
The ultimate goal of instruction and practice is to become a better problem solver. Good golfers gradually become less dependent on someone else telling them what to do.