Review of Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast" by Kalliope Barlis.]
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'Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast' by Kalliope Barlis is a practical golf guide that helps us optimize our game drastically. This golf game workbook includes mental exercises, explanations of golf techniques, and easy guidelines to perfect our golf shots and enhance our overall performance. The author, Kalliope Barlis, started as an amateur golfer and became a professional in just two years. She shares the techniques and insights she developed during her journey. The book incorporates Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, which harness the power of thoughts and brain tools to improve our cognitive abilities, resulting in better golf shots. It is structured into three sections. The initial section, "Using Your Brain," offers mental techniques from the author to prepare our mind to guide our body. The second part, "Practicing Your Game," presents a variety of techniques and tips, such as stances, swings, and shots, to help improve our game. Lastly, the third section, "Playing Your Game," outlines a routine to apply all the knowledge and techniques learned to one's game.

The book starts with the following quote, which I found very intriguing.

“Well the truth is,
if you change the way you think about something,
it changes the way you feel.
Therefore, it changes what you can do
and it changes what you will do
which is the most important thing
to keep in mind now.”
—Dr. Richard Bandler


We indeed have to change our mindset to change our actions. The author states the impact of mirror neurons on our physical reactions when observing others's actions. She says that it is important to analyze our mistakes and move on from the bad shots, and she further explains that our brains need to focus on the good shots to reinforce positive patterns through our mirror neurons. I really appreciate how the author emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between golf and other aspects of life. She stresses that our golf involvement should not negatively impact our overall well-being. The author aptly points out that mental processes and physical activity are both essential and complement each other. Our body responds to our brain and translates our thoughts into action. She stresses the importance of setting goals before practice and not doing mindless practice. The author also shares insight into eating habits, food sensitivity testing, exercise routines, and acupuncture treatments to help maintain our health for optimal performance. She rightly highlights that lifestyle changes can provide us with more energy, increased stamina, and a clearer mind, ultimately allowing us to deliver our best performance.

The author effectively explains the concepts using illustrations and diagrams, and simple language and practical exercises elevate the level of the book. She provides valuable tips about club selection, practicing a good swing, holding a golf club, maintaining the right stance, etc. She also emphasizes the importance of both physical and mental exercise. 

The author's story is truly inspiring, and it will motivate readers to dream big and achieve their goals. I believe this book will greatly benefit golfers who are looking to improve their game. If they diligently practice the exercises outlined in the book, their game will improve significantly. I highly recommend this book to golfers seeking to enhance their skills. Additionally, I think non-golfers can also derive value from the book, as the techniques can be applied to various aspects of life, ultimately leading to a better quality of life. The editing is incredible, and I didn't notice any errors. I didn't dislike anything in this book. So, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars

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I just finished the book and I agree with you. The book will definitely inspire golfers to dream big and get better at golf. Thank you for your detailed review!
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_Rhea Jacob wrote: 29 Jul 2024, 00:30 I just finished the book and I agree with you. The book will definitely inspire golfers to dream big and get better at golf. Thank you for your detailed review!
Thanks a lot!
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I’m not a golfer, but I am intrigued by the ideas you outlined from the book, especially Neurolinguistic Programing. Thanks for another interesting review, Priya!
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Alissa Nesson wrote: 29 Jul 2024, 12:54 I’m not a golfer, but I am intrigued by the ideas you outlined from the book, especially Neurolinguistic Programing. Thanks for another interesting review, Priya!
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This looks like a helpful read. I will read this book too.
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Richard Bandler is the founder of the neoro-linguistic programming technique. This technique allows one to rid themselves of negative, larger than life thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts to help improve our golf game. I have have been practicing some of the NLP exercises during my golf outings. My golf game has improved. Great review!
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Anshika Kanan wrote: 30 Jul 2024, 22:56 This looks like a helpful read. I will read this book too.
Thank you!
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Gerry Steen wrote: 31 Jul 2024, 00:43 Richard Bandler is the founder of the neoro-linguistic programming technique. This technique allows one to rid themselves of negative, larger than life thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts to help improve our golf game. I have have been practicing some of the NLP exercises during my golf outings. My golf game has improved. Great review!
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I agree you with your points, i felt same while reading this book. Good review! This book within few pages it gave Good lesson about sport and mental balance to play.
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Harshitha Nayak wrote: 01 Aug 2024, 13:10 I agree you with your points, i felt same while reading this book. Good review! This book within few pages it gave Good lesson about sport and mental balance to play.
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I also loved this book. Good to know that you liked it as well. Your review is brilliant as well. Thank you for your review.
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Yashi Shukla wrote: 03 Aug 2024, 05:32 I also loved this book. Good to know that you liked it as well. Your review is brilliant as well. Thank you for your review.
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Training the mind to win is as important as training the body. I am glad the author chose to include it.
Thanks for the review.
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Rajaee wrote: 03 Aug 2024, 09:47 Training the mind to win is as important as training the body. I am glad the author chose to include it.
Thanks for the review.
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