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I am a firm believer in 'negative thinking' when used correctly. we need to be aware of negatives so that we can steer clear of them. a golfer needs to know where the bunkers and sand traps are - but he doesn't think continuously about the bunker - where he doesn't want to go. his mind glances at the bunker, but he dwells upon the green.
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I Am A Firm Believer In 'negative

Maxwell Maltz
I am a firm believer in 'negative thinking' when used correctly. we need to be aware of negatives so that we can steer clear of them. a golfer needs to know where the bunkers and sand traps are - but he doesn't think continuously about the bunker - where he doesn't want to go. his mind glances at the bunker, but he dwells upon the green.
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