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Sam Snead said that he had more desire than most. This could be true as he still holds the record for the most wins* on tour and being the oldest to win a PGA tournament into his 50's. Some suggest that it was his work ethic or his flexibility. I agree, it is that as well. But it's his desire and love for the game that kept him there, strong and moving forward.
I wrote this little book called Dream Big Dream Often. It's really about pursuing the desires of your heart. I recently received a note from a reader that has found great inspiration in this little 'plane read' and I found myself being encouraged about her journey, which in turn inspired and fueled my journey.
It reminded me that I may have more desire than Sam Snead, even though my career to this point is more about learning to handle adversity than victory. Sam also said, "The mark of a great player is in his ability to come back. The great champions have all come back from defeat."
A close friend came out to the golf course a couple years ago. He was very interested in how I displayed peace in the midst of adversity. I was very encouraged by this even though I didn't come close to a winning score. At the end of the round he ask me a simple question, "How does this make you feel, not scoring so well?"
I responded quickly and from the heart, "I want to find my next tournament!"
That proved to me how much desire I have to be a champion. I thought it might go away over time but it hasn't. I guess I'm going to have to break Sam Sneads record of being the oldest guy to win a PGA tournament.
The thought for this little blog then, is that if you have a desire of the heart it will take almost everything standing against you to stop you. And even then, I doubt you will.
Here's to having some serious joy finding and pursuing that desire! In the mean time...
Swing hard and look up,
Byron
*which is still in debate because the PGA says he has won 82 times while most consider that he won 89 tournaments.
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