SPARK Insights by Coach Reg - Issue #0006

It’s remarkable how quickly the environment can shift. Just days ago, I was basking in the warmth and wonder of Maui, only to find myself back in Illinois, bracing against the cold and preparing for the Eskimo Open.

The conditions couldn’t have been more different. Maui’s soft sands and gentle breezes were replaced by frozen fairways and a biting chill. Golfing in these conditions meant adapting my approach entirely. The ground was like concrete, and shots that would usually land softly now bounced unpredictably.

On the second hole, I hit what felt like a perfect approach—a shot that landed squarely in the center of the green from 120 yards. But instead of settling, the ball bounded high into the air and rolled another 50 yards off the back of the green.

It was frustrating, but it also forced me to adjust. I realized I’d need to land my shots 30 yards short and let them run up, almost like playing links golf in Scotland. By taking the feedback, I shifted my strategy—and the game improved.

Life often demands the same. When the environment or parameters change, the ability to adjust your approach is what determines whether you thrive or struggle

In This Issue

• Resilience in Real Time: Lessons from the Ongoing Los Angeles Fires

• Vision vs. Goals: A New Way to See the Path

  • What’s the Difference Between Vision and Goals?

• My Personal Approach: Process Over Outcome

• Taking Action: Start with a Vision

• When Is the Right Time To Work With a Coach?

• Looking Ahead: A Call to Design Your Vision

• Closing Reflections