Review of Play Golf Better Faster: The Little Golf Bag Book
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Review of Play Golf Better Faster: The Little Golf Bag Book
[Following is a volunteer review of "Play Golf Better Faster: The Little Golf Bag Book" by Kalliope Barlis.]
"The brain does not know the difference between what’s imagined and a memory of what was performed. They are perceived the same way by the brain because, after all, they’re just pictures."
This is the basic concept of neuro-linguistic programming, which Kalliope Barlis uses in her book 'Play Golf Better Faster: The Little Golf Bag Book'. The book is intended and designed as a quick guide that could be used while practicing golf. It's very short and can be easily carried in a golf bag. The writer has provided detailed and precise instructions on how to use it so that any reader can get the most out of it.
Kalliope Barlis is an NLP practitioner and coach who first encountered it when she came under the tutelage of Chuck Hogan, who coaches pro-golfers using NLP techniques. There is a foreword in the book from Chuck that describes how Kalliope became a professional golfer in just two years using his techniques and her hard work. This book contains the tips and tricks that Kalliope used for her advancement in golf.
The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, titled 'Using the Brain', the writer describes the basics of how NLP techniques can be used to improve the quality of the game. In the second part, 'Practicing Golf', she gives step-by-step methods for using the knowledge from the previous section to improve our golfing. In 'Playing Golf', the third part is focused on how to strategize while we actually compete in a game. There are also a few more resources available in the appendix, like the detailed diagrams of the techniques elaborated on in the book.
The writer deliberately refrains from using too many technical terms for golfing in the book. Instead of describing the technical or gadgetry aspects of the game, she focuses on the NLP techniques that use imagination and visualisation of perfect shots to feed the brain and use it to our advantage while actually competing. The language is very simple and persuasive. The book can be used by people who have just taken up the sport or those who are already playing it to improve their game. But I'm not sure if someone who has never played golf in their entire life could use this book.
Let me make it very clear that, while countless people have claimed to have benefitted from NLP and it remains an influential method of dealing with learning issues and phobias, the method is still not verified and proven scientifically. While I'm not trying to reject the methods or this book's utility, I would definitely caution the readers to use their discretion. But I still maintain that the methods described in the book don't contain anything that could negatively affect or harm anyone who tries them.
That said, the book is well written and definitely has an inspirational tone that motivates the readers to do better and excel, not only in golf but in other aspects of life too. The ideas and tips that the writer provides in this book can be applied to other areas of life. The editing of the book is very professional, and I couldn't find any errors while reading it. I would give it 5 out of 5 stars, as I couldn't find any negatives in the book's content or presentation.
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Play Golf Better Faster: The Little Golf Bag Book
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"The brain does not know the difference between what’s imagined and a memory of what was performed. They are perceived the same way by the brain because, after all, they’re just pictures."
This is the basic concept of neuro-linguistic programming, which Kalliope Barlis uses in her book 'Play Golf Better Faster: The Little Golf Bag Book'. The book is intended and designed as a quick guide that could be used while practicing golf. It's very short and can be easily carried in a golf bag. The writer has provided detailed and precise instructions on how to use it so that any reader can get the most out of it.
Kalliope Barlis is an NLP practitioner and coach who first encountered it when she came under the tutelage of Chuck Hogan, who coaches pro-golfers using NLP techniques. There is a foreword in the book from Chuck that describes how Kalliope became a professional golfer in just two years using his techniques and her hard work. This book contains the tips and tricks that Kalliope used for her advancement in golf.
The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, titled 'Using the Brain', the writer describes the basics of how NLP techniques can be used to improve the quality of the game. In the second part, 'Practicing Golf', she gives step-by-step methods for using the knowledge from the previous section to improve our golfing. In 'Playing Golf', the third part is focused on how to strategize while we actually compete in a game. There are also a few more resources available in the appendix, like the detailed diagrams of the techniques elaborated on in the book.
The writer deliberately refrains from using too many technical terms for golfing in the book. Instead of describing the technical or gadgetry aspects of the game, she focuses on the NLP techniques that use imagination and visualisation of perfect shots to feed the brain and use it to our advantage while actually competing. The language is very simple and persuasive. The book can be used by people who have just taken up the sport or those who are already playing it to improve their game. But I'm not sure if someone who has never played golf in their entire life could use this book.
Let me make it very clear that, while countless people have claimed to have benefitted from NLP and it remains an influential method of dealing with learning issues and phobias, the method is still not verified and proven scientifically. While I'm not trying to reject the methods or this book's utility, I would definitely caution the readers to use their discretion. But I still maintain that the methods described in the book don't contain anything that could negatively affect or harm anyone who tries them.
That said, the book is well written and definitely has an inspirational tone that motivates the readers to do better and excel, not only in golf but in other aspects of life too. The ideas and tips that the writer provides in this book can be applied to other areas of life. The editing of the book is very professional, and I couldn't find any errors while reading it. I would give it 5 out of 5 stars, as I couldn't find any negatives in the book's content or presentation.
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Play Golf Better Faster: The Little Golf Bag Book
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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