One of my big things is when i do something I don't like is i'll say out loud to myself what it is I did wrong. Throw too hyzer? Say out loud to myself "watch your shoulders and stay upright." Helps me SOOOOO much especially for staying calm and keeping the good vibes. :)
Great stuff. As a player for three years now, I just don’t worry about scores or ratings anymore. They take care of themselves. Just enjoy the walk, watch some birds or trees, and focus on the next shot when you get to it. I feel so much more mentally “fresh” this way.
Doug I agree with you. I play better when I focus on my next shot. Your right the score takes care of itself. Half of the fun is walking in the woods, enjoying nature and your company be it the animals or the new friend you meet on the course. No other game is like it. Throwing a great shot or making that long putt can put a smile on your face as well. 😃
This is exactly why I got into disc golf was the nature aspect and how you get to hike/exercise while playing a sport outdoors. I used to play golf competitively so it wasn’t a hard change.
I like having a mantra I repeat always, especially on really scary shots. I stop, take a deep breath, I look up at the sky, and I say to myself, "When I take a deep breath, I can do anything." Really helps me get centered when negative thoughts are trying to intrude.
I love the conversation about working on negative self talk and nonjudgmental observation! Both are really powerful lessons to learn on and off the course!
The best life lesson I've learned from Disc Golf is a bit cliché, but it's that if I really want to be better than mediocre at something, I HAVE to put in the time. Disc golf is the first sport that I feel like I can be better than "Okay" at. I think disc golf has changed me a bit because even when I'm doing bad, I still find ways to enjoy it. I played baseball from when I was 10 to 17, and I sucked. I was great in the field and on the bases, but I couldn't pitch and I couldn't hit. I was in Track for my senior year in highschool, and I knew I had potential, but I was never gonna set any records at 5'6" tall, so I never got fired up for it. I could barely tread water, snowboarding was too expensive, and I quit skateboarding after I learned how to kickflip. That's why I'm proud to finally be better than mediocre at a sport, and I'm never gonna stop huckin' discs. I don't know if that makes sense or just sounds whiney, but a little bit of introspection and writing things out to put those thoughts in order helps a lot in life.
Thanks for this video and the rest of this series. These videos will be something I return to over and over throughout my disc golf career. The biggest lesson DG has taught me, is to just take things in stride. Once it happens you can't change it. "adapt, collect and continue"
I found myself getting really angry during every single round for a few months and I called myself out on it. My mental mantra for a recent tag league round was "im just here to beat in discs" and every time I hit a tree I (jokingly) cheered. I ended up playing up to my standard and winning the league round, and then won two tournaments in back to back weekends using the same mental mantra. Love these tips and im gonna try to remember them!
Getting ready for a big event today and I had to watch this again. This video should be part of everyone’s pre-round preparation - so much wisdom here!
Great information. One thing that helps me is I look at each shot or putt as my first. After the shot I can’t do anything about it. Think about the next upcoming shot and focus on it as it is your first. At the end of the round I think about the best tee shot, fairway shot or putt. That gives me the excitement to play again. My suggestion for a topic: How to read the wind and which disc and shot to throw.
This is what I struggle most with in disc golf, I am the negative guy on the card sometimes when I am throwing bad. I know people don't like playing with me when I play bad. I wish I could control this
I'm glad this video popped up in my feed. I'm currently listening to "The Confident Mind" by Dr. Zinsser and he hits on a lot of the same points you bring up. It's been a game changer for my game and other aspects of my life. Love the video. Keep up the good work!
I found The Confident Mind on Overdrive, placed it on hold, and will listen to it when it is available. Thank you for mentioning the book in your comment.
Follow-up: Hey Blah, I am about 6 hours into The Confident Mind and it is well worth the read. There is a lot of helpful information and the golden nugget for me is how the author explains what you mind and body are doing when one gets nervous. I also appreciate the video clip mentioned in the book (TUF Moments: Chael Sonnen Discusses Failure and Doubt). The book and Brian Earhart's video have improved my putting game. Again, thank you for mentioning the book in your comment.
Saw your post on the Discraft Facebook page. Great information and I appreciate the book recommendations. Already checked out online and also checked out a book that blah mentioned in their comment. I think one of my major life lessons is learning to control my obsession with playing disc golf. I would like to see one video that covers all type of throws and includes ideas on how to shape a shot. Also, a series on the rules of disc golf that includes examples, the why of the rule, and maybe a bit of history. That would be a long series.
Great video! Love the insight and wise and experienced guidance. Idea for another video>> Playing and putting in the wind. How to choose discs and work with the elements.
Good advice for disc golf, and for life in general. A touchy subject, but Brian handled it very well and I think it should help just about everyone who watches.
as someone that just FLAT OUT gave away some tournaments because I let one bad hole get to me, this is the perfect video. Over the last few years, I have managed to do so much better with being level headed and consistent. But GOOD GOD do I still need to do that work. Sometimes it'll take me a few holes to figure it out. I need to do better more often.
Love the references to the two golf books, actually have them both sitting on my coffee table at the moment, great reads and definitely helped me get my mind right with golf in the past. I'd love to see an episode on injury prevention, as someone who seems unable to remain healthy at any sport I play, it's always a concern for me.
I have read most of those books. My fave is Zen golf. The information in that book changed my ball golf game and my everyday life game. I'm not competing in DG aside from Dubs match here & there. But playing with friends I still use the info that helps my shortcomings. Nice job Brian!! Very good information
I actually just played a tournament at the course where this was filmed. Bogeyed the first hole, then missed a mando and threw OB from the drop zone. It was downhill from there. Missed another mando, lost my favorite disc (another penalty stroke), and missed several 10 ft putts. Great video, I just wish I had watched it sooner!
I know this is not easy, but I think this is one of the things I can work on. I still don’t “get” bracing. But I can work on this. Thanks for this good content.
Representation matters. I can't express how great it is to see a lefty teaching the game, and to be doing such a great job as well. You're great Brian. Ps. Any more Flight Diaries??? 🥺
While I don't have imposter syndrome, I do feel like I know how to throw, but often I feel like can't prove it whenever I early release, shank a drive, or accidentally anhyzer instead of hyzer, for example. And too often I feel like my body is trying to betray me, or it's just not doing what I'm telling it to. I'm almost never in a situation where I feel like I have to blame the disc - because my body clearly messes up, so there's no confusion.
Really enjoying these videos. I've recently improved my weight shift and now I'm getting "big arm" comments from folks I've been playing with for years. My scores are getting lower on long, open courses. However, I'm really having a hard time hitting my lines on tight/wooded holes. I would love to hear your tips on improving accuracy for any and all throws (backhand and forehand, overhand, rollers, drives, mids, approaches, etc.).
One time I played a hole that I thought was a par 4, I played it for par, then I learned the hole was really a par 5. This was very profound to me in how I raise my level of playing to score what I think is playing for par.
Could just be the added pressure of getting a birdie on the scorecard. Maybe try visualizing it as a par putt and your nerves might settle. You can do it!
Sometimes success is just as hard to handle as well as failure ... yesterday I was 5 down thru 6 holes. I felt like something special was about to happen but I started pressing to get a great score. I was only 2 down over the next 12 holes because I was trying too hard to get that great round.
Best mental game tip I ever got was “don’t change your expectations.” I’ll go into a tournament expecting to finish in the middle of MA2. But if I shoot a hot first round, I too quickly start to change my goals to winning or finishing on the podium. That’s silly and it only creates disappointment.
I just ran into an OG who taught me what true nose down is. Can y’all do a vid on that? I bet most dg’s don’t know what I just learned 🤯. I will be in the field all day tomorrow
Great vid, nice takeaways. It's such a huge part of, especially, competitive disc golf. That putter you had close ups spinning on your finger was pretty out of shape!
Consider the thing you say about that there is a lot of people thinking lower of them self . More than they should do. You could be best at winning. But you could be best on winning but not nesesery best on discgolf. I think.
One of my big things is when i do something I don't like is i'll say out loud to myself what it is I did wrong. Throw too hyzer? Say out loud to myself "watch your shoulders and stay upright." Helps me SOOOOO much especially for staying calm and keeping the good vibes. :)
Great stuff. As a player for three years now, I just don’t worry about scores or ratings anymore. They take care of themselves. Just enjoy the walk, watch some birds or trees, and focus on the next shot when you get to it. I feel so much more mentally “fresh” this way.
Doug
I agree with you. I play better when I focus on my next shot. Your right the score takes care of itself. Half of the fun is walking in the woods, enjoying nature and your company be it the animals or the new friend you meet on the course. No other game is like it. Throwing a great shot or making that long putt can put a smile on your face as well. 😃
This is exactly why I got into disc golf was the nature aspect and how you get to hike/exercise while playing a sport outdoors. I used to play golf competitively so it wasn’t a hard change.
I like having a mantra I repeat always, especially on really scary shots. I stop, take a deep breath, I look up at the sky, and I say to myself, "When I take a deep breath, I can do anything." Really helps me get centered when negative thoughts are trying to intrude.
That's a great way to approach those scary shots! 💯
I love the conversation about working on negative self talk and nonjudgmental observation! Both are really powerful lessons to learn on and off the course!
THIS IS GOLD!!!! 90% of disc golf right here!!! TY BRIAN!
Alright that disc spin at 3:41 was way too swaggy wth. And I love Brian and this series has been a treat. Super good advise in this one!
The best life lesson I've learned from Disc Golf is a bit cliché, but it's that if I really want to be better than mediocre at something, I HAVE to put in the time. Disc golf is the first sport that I feel like I can be better than "Okay" at. I think disc golf has changed me a bit because even when I'm doing bad, I still find ways to enjoy it.
I played baseball from when I was 10 to 17, and I sucked. I was great in the field and on the bases, but I couldn't pitch and I couldn't hit. I was in Track for my senior year in highschool, and I knew I had potential, but I was never gonna set any records at 5'6" tall, so I never got fired up for it. I could barely tread water, snowboarding was too expensive, and I quit skateboarding after I learned how to kickflip.
That's why I'm proud to finally be better than mediocre at a sport, and I'm never gonna stop huckin' discs. I don't know if that makes sense or just sounds whiney, but a little bit of introspection and writing things out to put those thoughts in order helps a lot in life.
Thanks for this video and the rest of this series. These videos will be something I return to over and over throughout my disc golf career. The biggest lesson DG has taught me, is to just take things in stride. Once it happens you can't change it. "adapt, collect and continue"
I found myself getting really angry during every single round for a few months and I called myself out on it. My mental mantra for a recent tag league round was "im just here to beat in discs" and every time I hit a tree I (jokingly) cheered. I ended up playing up to my standard and winning the league round, and then won two tournaments in back to back weekends using the same mental mantra. Love these tips and im gonna try to remember them!
Thanks for sharing this story. That’s so cool to hear!
Getting ready for a big event today and I had to watch this again. This video should be part of everyone’s pre-round preparation - so much wisdom here!
SO GOOD. Sharing everywhere I can.
Great information.
One thing that helps me is I look at each shot or putt as my first. After the shot I can’t do anything about it. Think about the next upcoming shot and focus on it as it is your first. At the end of the round I think about the best tee shot, fairway shot or putt. That gives me the excitement to play again.
My suggestion for a topic: How to read the wind and which disc and shot to throw.
This is what I struggle most with in disc golf, I am the negative guy on the card sometimes when I am throwing bad. I know people don't like playing with me when I play bad. I wish I could control this
You can do it! Just remember to have fun and enjoy being out on the course 💯
You CAN control it 💪🧠
I'm glad this video popped up in my feed. I'm currently listening to "The Confident Mind" by Dr. Zinsser and he hits on a lot of the same points you bring up. It's been a game changer for my game and other aspects of my life. Love the video. Keep up the good work!
I found The Confident Mind on Overdrive, placed it on hold, and will listen to it when it is available. Thank you for mentioning the book in your comment.
Follow-up: Hey Blah, I am about 6 hours into The Confident Mind and it is well worth the read. There is a lot of helpful information and the golden nugget for me is how the author explains what you mind and body are doing when one gets nervous. I also appreciate the video clip mentioned in the book (TUF Moments: Chael Sonnen Discusses Failure and Doubt). The book and Brian Earhart's video have improved my putting game. Again, thank you for mentioning the book in your comment.
I love Dr Bob Rotella's books.
His "philosophy" on sports psychology has helped me a lot!
Great video, Brian!
Thanks for this great video. Some of the tips contributed to me truly enjoying a tournament for the first time! Really appreciate it.
This is the kind of stuff I LOVE to hear. Excellent!
Saw your post on the Discraft Facebook page. Great information and I appreciate the book recommendations. Already checked out online and also checked out a book that blah mentioned in their comment. I think one of my major life lessons is learning to control my obsession with playing disc golf. I would like to see one video that covers all type of throws and includes ideas on how to shape a shot. Also, a series on the rules of disc golf that includes examples, the why of the rule, and maybe a bit of history. That would be a long series.
loved the tips from Brian. He really has a special talent when it comes to teaching
Great video! Love the insight and wise and experienced guidance. Idea for another video>> Playing and putting in the wind. How to choose discs and work with the elements.
Good advice for disc golf, and for life in general. A touchy subject, but Brian handled it very well and I think it should help just about everyone who watches.
Really well done here Brian.
Important ideas presented in a thoughtful cadence. Thank you.
as someone that just FLAT OUT gave away some tournaments because I let one bad hole get to me, this is the perfect video. Over the last few years, I have managed to do so much better with being level headed and consistent. But GOOD GOD do I still need to do that work. Sometimes it'll take me a few holes to figure it out. I need to do better more often.
Brian has def got some easter philosophy under his belt. Great vid ty
Love the references to the two golf books, actually have them both sitting on my coffee table at the moment, great reads and definitely helped me get my mind right with golf in the past.
I'd love to see an episode on injury prevention, as someone who seems unable to remain healthy at any sport I play, it's always a concern for me.
I have read most of those books. My fave is Zen golf. The information in that book changed my ball golf game and my everyday life game. I'm not competing in DG aside from Dubs match here & there. But playing with friends I still use the info that helps my shortcomings. Nice job Brian!! Very good information
I actually just played a tournament at the course where this was filmed. Bogeyed the first hole, then missed a mando and threw OB from the drop zone. It was downhill from there. Missed another mando, lost my favorite disc (another penalty stroke), and missed several 10 ft putts. Great video, I just wish I had watched it sooner!
Great advice. I playing in my first tournaments soon and this is perfect advice for me.
Thank you so much for this! There is so much good stuff here.
So good! Thank you Brian for these helpful videos! Those books are now on my list!
It would be cool to see an episode about building a bag!
Thanks, Brian 👍
Needed this. I'm playing a tournament next week at this exact course!
Brian can you give us a tutorial for your sweet disc spinning skills?
Could you do a video on how to be more consistent playing in heavy wind.
Love this series! Thanks for all the great tips!
I'd love to see some tips on working on aim and figuring out release points. I play a lot of woods golf and hit a lot of early trees.
I know this is not easy, but I think this is one of the things I can work on. I still don’t “get” bracing. But I can work on this. Thanks for this good content.
Representation matters. I can't express how great it is to see a lefty teaching the game, and to be doing such a great job as well. You're great Brian. Ps. Any more Flight Diaries??? 🥺
Thank you very much for this vid. Well needed! 😎👍
Great tips!
Love these vids. Keep them coming. :)
Focusing on one shot at a time and not worrying about future problem shots in addition to using Tiger's 10 yard rule have helped me a lot.
Extremely solid tips!
Great stuff!
While I don't have imposter syndrome, I do feel like I know how to throw, but often I feel like can't prove it whenever I early release, shank a drive, or accidentally anhyzer instead of hyzer, for example. And too often I feel like my body is trying to betray me, or it's just not doing what I'm telling it to. I'm almost never in a situation where I feel like I have to blame the disc - because my body clearly messes up, so there's no confusion.
Really enjoying these videos. I've recently improved my weight shift and now I'm getting "big arm" comments from folks I've been playing with for years. My scores are getting lower on long, open courses. However, I'm really having a hard time hitting my lines on tight/wooded holes. I would love to hear your tips on improving accuracy for any and all throws (backhand and forehand, overhand, rollers, drives, mids, approaches, etc.).
Check out our other Level Up posts! Brian has covered forehand and rollers in previous videos 🥏😁
I feel like I should have paid for this wisdom. Thank you
One time I played a hole that I thought was a par 4, I played it for par, then I learned the hole was really a par 5. This was very profound to me in how I raise my level of playing to score what I think is playing for par.
Any thoughts on why birdie puts feel so much harder than par putts? I feel like I miss way more short birdies than short pars.
Could just be the added pressure of getting a birdie on the scorecard. Maybe try visualizing it as a par putt and your nerves might settle. You can do it!
I helped build and open that course he's on!
Ayyyy!! Reinhardt rules!
Sometimes success is just as hard to handle as well as failure ... yesterday I was 5 down thru 6 holes. I felt like something special was about to happen but I started pressing to get a great score. I was only 2 down over the next 12 holes because I was trying too hard to get that great round.
Best mental game tip I ever got was “don’t change your expectations.”
I’ll go into a tournament expecting to finish in the middle of MA2. But if I shoot a hot first round, I too quickly start to change my goals to winning or finishing on the podium. That’s silly and it only creates disappointment.
I just ran into an OG who taught me what true nose down is. Can y’all do a vid on that? I bet most dg’s don’t know what I just learned 🤯. I will be in the field all day tomorrow
incradible video! raelly helped me
Great vid, nice takeaways. It's such a huge part of, especially, competitive disc golf. That putter you had close ups spinning on your finger was pretty out of shape!
It’s crazy how much this applies to me. I think about disc golf every single day. I love it but it also makes me very angry.
Brian is the type to throw a Purple Hammer. But being a lefty so I am, lol
What course is this?
Reinhardt University in Waleska Georgia.
Consider the thing you say about that there is a lot of people thinking lower of them self . More than they should do.
You could be best at winning. But you could be best on winning but not nesesery best on discgolf. I think.
I find going to the bathroom to take things 'into my own hands' is a highly underrated way of calming down before a game and locating my centre.