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Danny Willett

Professional Golfer and 2016 Masters Champion
EPISODE 233

Take notes, then reflect

Feeling stuck in a rut? Not sure how to improve your performance?

You might be missing one powerful habit—tracking your own progress! 

In this episode, David sits down with professional golfer and 2016 Masters champion Danny Willett. He shares how taking notes on his golf game (and his life!) has helped him grow through wins, setbacks, and everything in between.

You’ll also learn:

  • Where confidence really comes from
  • How to reframe high-pressure situations
  • The first step when it’s time for a big course correction
  • A story you’ve probably never heard from the Sunday Danny won his Green Jacket

More from Danny Willett

Pressure is a privilege
Feeling the pressure? That’s a sign you’re doing something meaningful. Embrace it and use it as fuel!
Document your success so you can repeat it
Is progress feeling slow? A simple record of your effort can remind you how far you’ve come—and help you stick with it.

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Clips

  • Get comfortable in uncomfortable situations
    Danny Willett
    Danny Willett
    Professional Golfer and 2016 Masters Champion
  • There's no substitute for persistence and hard work
    Danny Willett
    Danny Willett
    Professional Golfer and 2016 Masters Champion
  • Hard work and confidence go hand in hand
    Danny Willett
    Danny Willett
    Professional Golfer and 2016 Masters Champion
  • Be intentional about tracking your progress
    Danny Willett
    Danny Willett
    Professional Golfer and 2016 Masters Champion
  • Document your success so you can repeat it
    Danny Willett
    Danny Willett
    Professional Golfer and 2016 Masters Champion
  • Pressure is a privilege
    Danny Willett
    Danny Willett
    Professional Golfer and 2016 Masters Champion
  • To course correct, start with honest reflection
    Danny Willett
    Danny Willett
    Professional Golfer and 2016 Masters Champion

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