The document discusses 7 life lessons that can be learned from playing golf. These include enjoying life like a game rather than focusing only on winning, forgiving yourself for mistakes and moving on, accepting that some things are beyond your control, continuously learning new skills, being honest for respect, taking risks for rewards and growth, and believing in yourself. The document advocates escaping to a golf resort when life gets stressful to gain new perspectives on handling everyday life.

1. 7 Life Lessons You Can Learn
from Golf
By Althea Mann

2. 7 Life Lessons You Can Learn from
Golf
Golf mirrors life. It is one of the reasons why a
lot of people are addicted to it. The nature of
golf simulates life in several ways and it teaches
you a lot of things about making life easier.
When life stresses you out, visiting an Arizona
golf resort can help recharge your batteries. It
also refreshes your perspective, so you deal with
everyday life with greater zeal. Here are some
lessons that I have picked up through my years
of playing the sport:

3. 7 Life Lessons You Can Learn from
Golf
• Life is a game, enjoy it! - Many people concentrate too much on winning
that they forget to have fun. In golf and in life, putting too much pressure
to win it all will leave you burned out and miserable. Have fun and enjoy
yourself while you work on your goals.

4. 7 Life Lessons You Can Learn from
Golf
• Forgive yourself – We all make mistakes. But when we make mistakes,
sometimes we get too hard on ourselves. Forgive yourself of your
shortcomings. In golf and in life, wallowing on your mistake is a waste of
time. There’s no use crying over spilt milk, so move on and fix it.

5. 7 Life Lessons You Can Learn from
Golf
• There are things beyond your control – No matter how much you
practice, golf will always come up with surprises that can change your
game. Accept that some things are just beyond your control. The true
caliber of a golfer is measured on how well he can adapt to situations. Do
not focus on the negative, instead find a way to make things work for you.

6. 7 Life Lessons You Can Learn from
Golf
• Never stop learning – Golf involves continuous learning. Even the best
player in the world has not perfected this game. Persist in improving your
skills. Once you stop improving yourself, you start to rot. What’s great
about golf is doing other activities can boost your golf skills. Yoga improves
your flexibility and helps you with your swing. Meditation can silence your
mind chatter. In life, school is not the end of learning. Life is full of learning
opportunities – big and small, simple and complex. Heed them to foster
your self-growth.

7. 7 Life Lessons You Can Learn from
Golf
• Honesty will earn you respect – Unlike other sports, golf does not have an
umpire, a judge, or a referee. The players keep the scores and mind the
rules. Honesty is an important factor of the game. An honest golfer never
runs out of people to play it, meanwhile a cheater would eventually be
kicked out of the group by his golf buddies.

8. 7 Life Lessons You Can Learn from
Golf
• Take risks – In golf and in life, sometimes you just have to take risks. If it
works, then you can reap the benefits. If it doesn’t, then charge it to
experience and learn something from it. Risks make life exciting and
eventful. Success and glory can't be achieved by just doing the
conventional. Take risks and get ahead of the game.

9. 7 Life Lessons You Can Learn from
Golf
• Bet on yourself – No matter how many supporters you have, if you do not
believe in yourself you will not go anywhere. Betting on yourself is the
best motivation you can have.

10. 7 Life Lessons You Can Learn from
Golf
Golf can give you a lot of analogies about life.
What is great about it is you are not even
consciously aware that you are learning life
lessons while doing what you love. So the next
time life seems to be impossible, escape to a
golf resort in Arizona to clear your head and
learn something new about life.

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