Seve Ballesteros and getting around obstacles

Do you wish that life would run more smoothly and that you didn't have to deal with obstacles? I was asked how I approach obstacles during a live tele-call last week. When you look back over your life, you will see that the obstacles you have faced and dealt with have shaped you into the person you have become. We all need challenges to grow and it is how you deal with the obstacles in your life that will determine how quickly you overcome them to get to your desired goal.
I just read that golfing great, Seve Ballesteros, has been diagnosed with cancer and his response is "During my career I was one of the best at getting around obstacles on golf courses. Now I want to be the best at confronting the most difficult match of my life with all my strength." Do you think that that attitude will help him recover more than if he focused on the problem of having the cancer.
It has been said "keep the end in mind" and it was the attitude of another famous golfer, Greg Norman ("Way of the Shark"). By knowing where you want to go, and being committed to that goal, you will find a way. It's just a matter of how and trust your unconscious to guide you there. If one way around an obstacle is not working, then find another way. It that doesn't work, find another way. How many time? As many as you need until you succeed. How much do you want it?

Choose your Attitude - lessons from Fish!

I just read the book Fish! by Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul and John Christenson which is about boosting morale and improving results in the workplace. I was thinking how the principles apply to the sporting arena. Principle number one is to choose your attitude and it ties in beautifully to key areas I have been talking about - choosing how you want to be when you play, train or compete. Choosing means taking responsibility for your emotions, your behaviours/actions and therefore your results.
Some people want to look outside of themselves for excuses and reasons i.e. reacting to external events. But think about it, when you place reasons outside of yourself, how are you going to create the results that you really really want? By stepping up and taking responsibility, you declare that you are going to get something done, no matter what obstacles come in your way. A coach or a team-mate might get in the way, but you can respond in two ways - point the finger at them and blame them for your lack of results OR choose to overcome the obstacle so that you can get your desired result. It's in your hands. Are you ready?