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The Scratch Golfer's Mindset

The Scratch Golfer's Mindset

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 Paul Salter is a triple-digit golfer on a quest to become a scratch golfer. He's also a High-Performance Mindset Coach and Credentialed Hypnotherapist with 15 years of experience helping high performers from all walks of life get unstuck and unlock their full potential. Each week, Paul will share the emotional and mindset shifts you need to make to make mastering the mental game of golf simple, tangible, and relatable so that you can overcome the mental hazards keeping you stuck in the proverbial bunker of poor performance. He'll also routinely keep you updated on his progress toward par while sharing a raw and vulnerable look into his own collection of mental hazards he must overcome. Whether you're an occasional amateur, a weekend regular, or a competitor seeking a tournament trophy or your pro card, this podcast will help you play better golf.2024 Golf Hygiene & gesundes Leben Seelische & Geistige Gesundheit
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  • #138: [Inside the Mind] Dr. Bob Winters: Building an Elite Golf Mindset for Peak Performance

    #138: [Inside the Mind] Dr. Bob Winters: Building an Elite Golf Mindset for Peak Performance
    Feb 19 2026
    Dr. Bob Winters—The Confidence Doctor—is back for round two, and this conversation is a straight-up masterclass in what actually creates elite confidence. Because here's the truth: most golfers (and high performers) don't have an information problem. They have a compliance problem. We talk about why "positive thinking" is useless without "positive doing," how Dr. Bob uses a deceptively simple question—"Are you good?"—to expose blind spots, and why real confidence is earned through proof, not hype. We also go to a deeper place: the cost of becoming elite. The strain. The sacrifice. The quiet moments where you wonder if it's worth it. And why, for the people who truly want it, the hard is what makes it great. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "positive doing" is the missing link between ambition and resultsThe simple question that exposes confidence… or hidden self-doubtHow to stop "knowing what to do" but still not doing itWhat elite performers do differently when setbacks knock them downThe real cost of elite confidence—and why it's worth payingHow to use selective attention to train your focus (and your results)Why compliance is the separator between winners and wannabes Get your pencils ready and start listening. P.S. Check out episode 76 for my past conversation with Dr. Bob. P.P.S. Curious to learn more about the results my clients are experiencing and what they say about working with me? Read more here. Apply for 1-1 Mindset and Performance Coaching: Click here to apply to work with me. More About Dr. Bob Winters Dr. Robert K. Winters, affectionately known as "Dr. Bob," is an internationally renowned sports psychologist, author, and professional speaker with over 45 years of experience in the field of sports performance. He holds a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from the University of Virginia, along with Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Ball State University. Dr. Winters has dedicated his career to understanding the psychological components of athletic excellence, focusing on confidence development and mental toughness. He has worked with a diverse range of athletes, including PGA and LPGA Tour professionals, collegiate teams, and junior athletes Purchase "The 10 Commandments of Mindpower Golf"Connect on Instagram - @dr.bobwinters Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery CallSubscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys NewsletterDownload my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course. Instagram: @thepaulsalter Key Takeaways: Positive thinking without positive doing is emotional entertainment, not transformation.Confidence grows fastest when you collect proof—small wins, repeated, over time."Are you good?" is a diagnostic question that reveals belief, hesitation, and identity.Most people aren't stuck because they don't know what to do—they're stuck because they won't do it consistently.Setbacks are training reps for resilience: reset, reframe, re-engage—especially in golf.Elite confidence has a cost: sacrifice, discomfort, doubt, and the willingness to keep going anyway.Compliance is the hard truth—if you won't do what you said you'd do, you're not committed, you just like the idea. Key Quotes: "I turn the improbable into possible.""We talk about positive thinking… but you have to have positive doing.""It takes a long time to learn how to play like yourself.""You do it until you become it.""We've got to get through the suck before we get through the success.""It's the hard that makes it great.""Are you doing what you said you wanted to do?" Time Stamps: 00:00: Introduction to Dr. Bob's Work02:33: Bridging Positive Thinking and Doing05:42: Peeling Back the Layers of Self-Discovery08:34: The Cost of Elite Confidence11:21: The Importance of Compliance and Accountability14:19: The Role of Resilience in Success17:05: The Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth19:38: The Power of Self-Reflection22:52: The Importance of Authenticity25:33: The Balance of Selfishness and Self-Fullness28:18: The Hard Work Behind Success30:53: The Role of Truth in Personal Growth33:39: The Mindset of Winners36:45: Final Thoughts and Resources
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    54 Min.
  • #137: Elite Performance Begins Where Indecision Ends: The Cost of Indecision

    #137: Elite Performance Begins Where Indecision Ends: The Cost of Indecision
    Feb 16 2026

    Somewhere in your life right now, indecision is costing you.

    There's a conversation you've been avoiding.

    A move in business you've been hesitating to make.

    A commitment to your game you keep postponing.

    And every single day you delay, it drains your energy, erodes your confidence, and chips away at your self-trust.

    In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I break down why indecision is one of the most destructive habits high performers fall into—and how it silently sabotages your performance on the golf course, in business, and at home.

    We unpack the science behind cognitive load, the Zeigarnik effect, and decision fatigue to understand why "thinking about it" is often more exhausting than simply acting. I share powerful reframes, personal examples, and practical tools to help you close open loops, reclaim your mental bandwidth, and build confidence through decisive action.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • Why indecision creates cognitive overload and drains your mental performance
    • How open mental loops (the Zeigarnik effect) silently exhaust your energy
    • Why indecision is often avoidance dressed up as analysis
    • The difference between gathering information and delaying courage
    • How decisive action builds identity-level confidence
    • Why "what if it works?" is the more powerful question
    • Practical prompts to help you close the loop and act today

    If you're serious about becoming a scratch golfer, scaling your business, or becoming the man you know you're capable of being—this is the episode that challenges you to finally make the decision you already know needs to be made.

    Get your pencils ready and start listening.

    P.S. Curious to get a taste of high-performance hypnotherapy and the impact it can have on your life? Click here to apply to work with me and I'll be in touch to get this call scheduled

    Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course

    1. Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call
    2. Subscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys Newsletter
    3. Download my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording.

    High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching

    Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential.

    He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential.

    Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course.

    Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist

    Key Takeaways:

    • Indecision is not safe—it is mentally, emotionally, and financially costly.
    • Your brain hates uncertainty. Open loops drain energy until you close them.
    • Waiting for certainty kills momentum; decisiveness builds clarity and confidence.
    • Indecision is often avoidance disguised as "needing more time."
    • You become someone who trusts himself by acting like someone who trusts himself.

    Key Quotes:

    • "High performers don't collapse because they make bad decisions—they collapse because they don't make decisions at all."
    • "Indecision is avoidance dressed up as analysis."
    • "Clarity does not come from waiting. Clarity comes from action."
    • "Indecision accelerates mental exhaustion because it consumes energy without producing resolution."
    • "You become someone who trusts himself by acting like someone who trusts himself."

    Time Stamps:

    • 00:00: The Cost of Indecision
    • 02:52: Understanding Indecision and Its Impact
    • 09:42: Cognitive Load and Decision Fatigue
    • 16:08: The Emotional Toll of Indecision
    • 22:24: Taking Action and Building Confidence
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    31 Min.
  • #136: [Inside the Mind] Scott Fawcett: The Cocktail of Intangibles to Become Elite (on and off the course)

    #136: [Inside the Mind] Scott Fawcett: The Cocktail of Intangibles to Become Elite (on and off the course)
    Feb 12 2026
    UPDATE: I have decided to start anew on Instagram. Follow me @thepaulsalter for your daily dose of high-performance wisdom, insights, and actions. In this episode, I sit down with Scott Fawcett for our third conversation—and this one goes far beyond strategy charts and strokes gained. We dig into what actually separates golfers who want to play good golf from those who are genuinely committed to winning. Scott shares unfiltered insights from working with elite players, his own experiences chasing professional golf, and the uncomfortable psychological traits that show up at the highest levels of performance. We explore obsession, selfishness, loving nerves, emotional regulation, meditation, and the hard truth that elite success often requires becoming someone most people are unwilling—or unable—to be. This conversation also weaves into life, parenting, money, identity, and how meditation and awareness prepare you for the inevitable storms both on and off the course. This is a raw, wide-ranging discussion about excellence, suffering, fulfillment, and what it really costs to pursue greatness. In this episode, you'll learn: The real mental difference between wanting to play well and being committed to winningWhy elite golfers fall in love with monotony and repetitionHow "loving nerves" becomes a competitive advantageWhy being "too nice" can quietly cap your potentialHow meditation builds emotional regulation under pressureWhy reframing thoughts—not eliminating them—is the real workHow defining success incorrectly sabotages long-term fulfillment Get your pencils ready and start listening. P.S. Check out episode 66 and episode 88 for my past conversations with Scott. P.P.S. Curious to learn more about the results my clients are experiencing and what they say about working with me? Read more here. Apply for 1-1 Mindset and Performance Coaching: Click here to apply to work with me. More About Scott Fawcett Scott Fawcett created the revolutionary DECADE Golf System, a data-driven course management strategy that has transformed how golfers at all levels approach the game. With three degrees in mathematics, a background in professional golf, and a passion for poker, Scott has combined statistical analysis with real-world performance insights to help players make smarter decisions and lower their scores. His DECADE system has been used by top PGA Tour pros, including Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris, as well as collegiate and amateur golfers seeking a strategic edge. Scott's journey includes playing collegiate golf at Texas A&M, competing professionally on mini-tours, and applying his deep understanding of analytics to optimize shot selection and on-course strategy. Learn more about Scott and Decade Golf here. Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery CallSubscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys NewsletterDownload my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course. Instagram: @thepaulsalter Key Takeaways: Elite performers are wired to embrace monotony and obsessive repetition.Wanting to eliminate nerves is a losing strategy; learning to love them is essential.Being nice and being kind are not the same—and niceness often limits success.Winning requires emotional regulation, not emotional suppression.Thoughts only gain power when you attach to them and rehearse them.Meditation trains awareness that transfers directly into performance under pressure.Fulfillment comes from meaningful pursuit, not chasing pleasure or avoiding discomfort. Key Quotes: "Elite players don't try to get rid of nerves—they learn to love them.""You can't force yourself to be ruthless if it's not how you're wired.""Thoughts are just thoughts until you give them power.""If you don't meditate, you're probably meditating—just on the wrong things.""Winning isn't about outcomes; it's about getting one percent better every day.""Life is messy—and if it's not messy, it's lonely.""You're not the thinker of your thoughts; you're the observer of them." Time Stamps: 00:00: The Mental Game of Golf: Commitment vs. Desire02:58: The Obsession with Monotony and Selfishness in Golf05:48: Embracing Nerves: The Emotional Landscape of Winning08:40: The ...
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    53 Min.
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