Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Introduction 1

1 The Questions of Life 11

1.1 How do yon go about seeking valuable advice from people? 18

1.2 I'm worried my success will spoil my children. What do I do? 23

1.3 How do you handle criticism? 27

1.4 How do I regain my passion for what I do? 32

1.5 Do you have a decision-making process? 38

1.6 How do you keep picking yourself up after a setback? 40

1.7 How do you strike a balance between chasing a dream and being realistic? 44

1.8 What is your guide to nutrition and diet? 48

1.9 How do you handle conflict? 54

1.10 How do you overcome a fear of speaking in public? 57

1.11 How did you discover your purpose in life? 60

1.12 What is your advice for getting through a crisis? 63

1.13 How do I learn to say "No"? 66

1.14 How do you guard against pessimism? 68

1.15 How do you deal with anger and resentment? 70

1.16 How do I teach my children that failure can also be positive? 71

1.17 Is there a time to quit something and move on? 75

1.18 How do you forgive? 78

1.19 How do you strike" a balance between pride and humility? 81

1.20 How do you handle stress? 84

1.21 What is your definition of success? 87

2 The Questions of Golf 93

2.1 Is there a quick fix for a hook or slice? 97

2.2 What do I do when faced with a bad lie? 99

2.3 Why did I make double on the last when a par could win? 100

2.4 How do I get more power in my game? 102

2.5 Is there a checklist for my stance? 105

2.6 How do I adjust my swing for the wind? 105

2.7 How do I play from soft, marshy ground? 106

2.8 How do I play from a plugged bunker lie? 107

2.9 How do you chip from a bare lie? 108

2.10 Is there a quick warm-up routine I can do before a round? 110

2.11 How do I hit a fade and draw? 111

2.12 How do I play out of a divot? 113

2.13 How do I stop a bad run of scoring? 114

2.14 What are your best golf exercises? 116

2.15 How do I play from an uneven lie? 120

2.16 Do I play safe or take on the risky shot? 121

2.17 How do I keep focused when others are playing badly? 122

2.18 How do I correct a fellow player who has broken a rule? 123

2.19 What is your advice for an aspiring professional? 124

2.20 What mental techniques did you use to keep focused? 127

2.21 What are the secrets of putting? 129

3 The Questions of Business 135

3.1 How do you decide which opportunities are right for you? 143

3.2 What is the secret to longevity in a business? 151

3.3 Would you drop your price to keep up with cheaper competition? 154

3.4 What are your three most important business decisions? 158

3.5 How do I get paid what I'm worth? 160

3.6 How do I overcome burnout? 161

3.7 What makes a good manager? 166

3.8 Profit or passion? Which is important? 170

3.9 With a new business, would you take cash or favors? 171

3.10 What is your negotiation strategy? 173

3.11 How do I take positive risks? 175

3.12 Do I make a career change or stick with what I know? 179

3.13 How do I find the energy to look for solutions in tough times? 181

3.14 How do I ensure my value in a troubled company? 183

3.15 How do I get my business confidence back after some bad decisions? 186

3.16 What qualities make for a good CEO? 188

3.17 How do I recover the passion and fun in business? 190

3.18 How do you maintain balance in business, between being competitive but not cutthroat? 194

Conclusion 199