Gary Player's Black Book: 60 Tips on Golf, Business, and Life from the Black Knight
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Gary Player's Black Book: 60 Tips on Golf, Business, and Life from the Black Knight
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Overview
In the first section on golf, topics include putting, scoring, etiquette, the mental side of the game, and fitness and nutrition. In the section on life, Player, the father of six and grandfather to twenty-two, addresses issues such as parenting, who to turn to when in need of advice, and more. Finally, in the section on business, he details how to deal with competition, among other topics. Player responds to questions such as:
• Golf: How do I play a bunker shot from a plugged lie?
• Life: I feel like I’ve lost the passion for what I do. How do I get that back?
• Business: When people criticize my work I take it very personally. How do you handle criticism?
The 2012 recipient of the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award, Player draws from both on and off the course experiences dealing with competitors, businesspeople, and family. In doing so, he offers a unique glimpse into handling adversity with regard to these relationships. The advice that he offers is invaluable to fans of all ages.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781510716803 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Skyhorse |
| Publication date: | 04/04/2017 |
| Pages: | 216 |
| Sales rank: | 882,950 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Foreword ix
Introduction 1
1 The Questions of Life 11
1.1 How do yon go about seeking valuable advice from people? 18
1.2 I'm worried my success will spoil my children. What do I do? 23
1.3 How do you handle criticism? 27
1.4 How do I regain my passion for what I do? 32
1.5 Do you have a decision-making process? 38
1.6 How do you keep picking yourself up after a setback? 40
1.7 How do you strike a balance between chasing a dream and being realistic? 44
1.8 What is your guide to nutrition and diet? 48
1.9 How do you handle conflict? 54
1.10 How do you overcome a fear of speaking in public? 57
1.11 How did you discover your purpose in life? 60
1.12 What is your advice for getting through a crisis? 63
1.13 How do I learn to say "No"? 66
1.14 How do you guard against pessimism? 68
1.15 How do you deal with anger and resentment? 70
1.16 How do I teach my children that failure can also be positive? 71
1.17 Is there a time to quit something and move on? 75
1.18 How do you forgive? 78
1.19 How do you strike" a balance between pride and humility? 81
1.20 How do you handle stress? 84
1.21 What is your definition of success? 87
2 The Questions of Golf 93
2.1 Is there a quick fix for a hook or slice? 97
2.2 What do I do when faced with a bad lie? 99
2.3 Why did I make double on the last when a par could win? 100
2.4 How do I get more power in my game? 102
2.5 Is there a checklist for my stance? 105
2.6 How do I adjust my swing for the wind? 105
2.7 How do I play from soft, marshy ground? 106
2.8 How do I play from a plugged bunker lie? 107
2.9 How do you chip from a bare lie? 108
2.10 Is there a quick warm-up routine I can do before a round? 110
2.11 How do I hit a fade and draw? 111
2.12 How do I play out of a divot? 113
2.13 How do I stop a bad run of scoring? 114
2.14 What are your best golf exercises? 116
2.15 How do I play from an uneven lie? 120
2.16 Do I play safe or take on the risky shot? 121
2.17 How do I keep focused when others are playing badly? 122
2.18 How do I correct a fellow player who has broken a rule? 123
2.19 What is your advice for an aspiring professional? 124
2.20 What mental techniques did you use to keep focused? 127
2.21 What are the secrets of putting? 129
3 The Questions of Business 135
3.1 How do you decide which opportunities are right for you? 143
3.2 What is the secret to longevity in a business? 151
3.3 Would you drop your price to keep up with cheaper competition? 154
3.4 What are your three most important business decisions? 158
3.5 How do I get paid what I'm worth? 160
3.6 How do I overcome burnout? 161
3.7 What makes a good manager? 166
3.8 Profit or passion? Which is important? 170
3.9 With a new business, would you take cash or favors? 171
3.10 What is your negotiation strategy? 173
3.11 How do I take positive risks? 175
3.12 Do I make a career change or stick with what I know? 179
3.13 How do I find the energy to look for solutions in tough times? 181
3.14 How do I ensure my value in a troubled company? 183
3.15 How do I get my business confidence back after some bad decisions? 186
3.16 What qualities make for a good CEO? 188
3.17 How do I recover the passion and fun in business? 190
3.18 How do you maintain balance in business, between being competitive but not cutthroat? 194
Conclusion 199