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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 1H 14M

Stop Chasing “I’ll Be Happy When”: Golf’s Most Dangerous Illusion w/ Karl Morris

from The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast · host Adam Young/Jon Sherman

Performance coach Karl Morris joins the show to discuss a ton of topics, including: Mindset trap to avoid: the “I’ll be happy when…” illusion - chasing scores or milestones rarely delivers lasting fulfillment; reset what success means to reduce threat and play freer Reframing golf as a series of puzzles; give your mind a fresh, solvable problem each shot (instead of a vague “one shot at a time” A simple pre-shot trigger: the “red dot” story—use a visual cue to enter the shot, then ask two fast questions: what picture do I want, and what will it feel like? And much more! To learn more about Karl's programs, visit his website here: https://themindfactor.net/ Thank you to our show sponsors The Indoor Golf Shop, LMNT, and Ethos Life Insurance As we enter the fall season, many golfers will be looking to upgrade their indoor practice. I've been trusting The Indoor Golf Shop for years and recommending them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup. They offer all the top launch monitor brands, including SkyTrak, Uneekor, and Foresight, and regularly run sales. They also have everything you need for your indoor practice - hitting mats, golf nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures. If you're looking for a custom residential build to have the simulator of your dreams, their team can make that happen. They built mine! And their designers can also handle any kind of commercial facility where you're building from scratch or want to make an upgrade. To learn more, check out ⁠https://shopindoorgolf.com/ • Ethos is an online platform that makes getting life insurance fast and easy There is no complicated process and it’s 100% online No medical exam required. You just answer a few health questions Get a quote in as little as 10 minutes You can get same-day coverage without ever leaving your house Get your free quote today at https://www.ethos.com/sweetspot⁠⁠⁠https://www.ethos.com/sweetspot⁠⁠ • If you want to take your hydration to the next level without sugar and all of the other dodgy ingredients in sports drinks, then you need to try LMNT. They just released a limited edition lemonade blend for the summer months. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drinklmnt.com/sweetspot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to claim your free gift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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