Rules to Understanding How Consciousness Works for a Better Mental Game with Jim Waldron

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Josh Karp

Golf, Sports, Society & Culture

4.3 • 577 Ratings

🗓️ 25 November 2025

⏱️ 50 minutes

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GS#1027 Jim Waldron has been a regular on Golf Smarter since 2007 (episode #105) because of how well versed he is in incorporating the most comprehensive elements of the mental game with the best swing mechanics. That's why he's also become very popular on many other podcasts. This conversation delves into the nature of negative thought patterns and the importance of creating psychological space to manage emotions effectively. It highlights how detachment from negative feelings can reduce their intensity and impact on personal identity.This episode is brought to you by Warby Parker with over 300+ locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to warbypaker.com/golfsmarter right now to try on any pair virtually!This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.This episode is sponsored by HIMS. Start your free online visit today HIMS.com/golfsmarter and received personalized ED treatment options.This episode is brought to you by Policygenius. Secure your family’s future at Policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. This episode is also brought to you by Taelor, an award-winning menswear rental subscription service. Visit taelor.style and get 25% OFF your first month of men's clothing subscription with our exclusive code GOLFSMARTER.For exclusive content and first access check out Corrected Mistakes on Substack: https://substack.com/@correctedmistake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello, I'm Josh Crockett from Oregon City, Oregon, and I play at Stone Creek Golf Course.
0:09.0	Welcome to Golf Smarter.
0:10.6	Hi, this is Bob Lewicki from Westerville, Ohio, and I play at Darby Creek Golf Course.
0:16.2	This is Golf Smarter number 1027.
0:20.2	The essential difference between a mindful state of mind and a chaotic state of mind is called
0:26.1	meta-awareness.
0:27.5	Meta-awareness would be imagine that your normal consciousness is the flashlight beam.
0:32.4	Imagine there's a smaller flashlight bolted to the big flashlight.
0:35.9	And the purpose of the beam of light coming from
0:38.2	a small flashlight is to always focus on where the big flashlight beam of light is focusing.
0:42.8	So you always know, where am I paying attention right now in this moment? And if it turns out
0:47.4	you're paying attention is in a bad place, a place that could trigger a yip, for example,
0:51.7	or a flinch, or just a poorly time release.
0:55.1	If you recognize my mind goes to a place that then triggers a breakdown in the mind-body connection
1:00.3	or just a bad swing is the result when my mind wanders off.
1:04.1	Knowing that that mind wandering off is the main cause or even the only cause with a bad swing
1:09.3	can be of great help because now
1:10.9	you have the opportunity to learn from your mistakes.
1:13.6	Rules of the road to understanding how consciousness works in creating a better mental
1:23.1	game with Jim Waldron.
1:25.3	This is Golf Smarter.
1:33.0	Sharing stories, tips, and insights from great golf minds to help you lower your score and raise your golf IQ.
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