A PGA golfer who shot 85% free throws in practice but 50% in games shifted his reaction pattern by accepting bad shots and finding humor in them (rather than beating himself up); after one week of this change, he won a tournament for the first time after seven years of trying, demonstrating the direct causal link between reaction change and performance.

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Dr. Gio Valiante

Evidence Quote

he said so what you're telling me is you want me to suck and enjoy it I'll never forget the moment the the the the first week you know he started accepting bad shots instead of beating himself up... he came out and he won the second week so seven years no WIS... and he won 15 days later

Source

The Art of Failure: The Unexpected Path to Success (Audio)The Knowledge Project Podcast
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:28:39 AM

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