Imagine Bubba Watson or Tiger Woods lining up a six-foot putt to win a major tournament. In the moment of execution, they, as well as the rest of us, would perform best with a clear mind and an unburdened heart. The desire for the ball to go into the hole is not part of a clear mind—it’s a thought wishing to control the future, which cannot be completely controlled. The time to look into the future is before the shot, visualizing the ball going into the hole. During performance, there are no thoughts about the outcome whatsoever when you’re fully present. Legendary martial artist Bruce Lee put
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