He Learned to Enjoy the Bad Moments. That Changed Everything.

Carson Baez was doing everything right — and it was holding him back. The D1 golfer at the University of Richmond had five runner-up finishes in one year, was living and dying by every single shot, and couldn't stop chasing the version of himself that played his best golf the summer before. Then something shifted. He stopped trying so hard, started having fun again, and went out and shot 17-under to break the school record and win the Loyola Intercollegiate Championship.In this episode, Carson shares the mental reset that changed everything — including the simple audible cue he uses before every single shot to silence the noise in his head. If you've ever caught yourself trying to make up for your last mistake, chasing results instead of trusting the process, or letting your performance define your worth — this one's for you.What you'll hear in this episode:How Carson beat Adam Scott in a long drive contest — and what that pressure taught him about performing in front of a crowd.Why five second-place finishes weren't failures — they were the foundation for a record-breaking win.The mental shift from "living and dying by every shot" to enjoying the bad moments and trusting the process.The audible cue technique Carson uses before every drive, iron shot, chip, and putt — and why speaking your intention out loud overrides the mental demons.Why Carson believes bogey avoidance and course management matter more than chasing birdies — and how that applies to every area of life.What "Simple Wins" means to a college golfer who learned that getting 1% better every day matters more than winning every week.The "Simple Win" Philosophy:"Why line up a putt if you're not going to trust your line?"Connect with Carson:Instagram: @carsonbaez2005Instagram: @thebaezboysTikTok: @carsonbaezgolfCarson is also available for freelance graphic design work for college athletes and athletic programs — DM him on Instagram.Connect with Sam Nott:Resources: https://www.samnott.com