“A Quick Recovery”
“I’ve hit a variety
of snipes, quacks and shrimps
in my lifetime,
and if I continue
to play
I’ll hit plenty more.
I realize
that a poor shot
is just a swing away.
I also realize
that once I’ve hit
a poor shot
my only recourse
is to hit a better shot
on the next swing.
In other words,
I’ve learned how
to hit it
and forget it.
There’s no sense
dwelling
on a mistake.
You can’t hit the shot
again,
so forget about it …
the road to failure
is paved with negativity.
If you think
you can’t do something,
chances are
you won’t be able to.
Conversely,
the power of positive
thinking
can turn an adverse
situation
into a prime
opportunity
for heroism.”
Tiger Woods (How I Play Golf pages 268-269)