Today's episode features the amazing Rose Zhang, a pro golfer that Sky Sport named one of the rising stars of women's golf. Among many wins, she won the LPGA Tour debut just a week after turning 20 and is first woman to win two individual NCAA championships for Stanford. We chat with Rose about dealing with the expectations that come with being a champion at such a young age. Spoiler alert: she's got some seriously powerful mental game tricks up her sleeve. Yes, because golfing requires a sense of mindfulness and being present in the moment: it is a mental game as much as it is a physical one. Here some of the highlights of our chat:
- Her take on time management and how to balance different priorities (hint, it has something to do with remembering your WHY).
- How she manages the expectations and external pressure that come inevitably with winning at such a young age.
- Incorporate breathing exercises and mindfulness into daily practice and training to find inner calm.
- How saying "no" to some things can actually help staying locked in on her biggest goals.
Let's all take a cue from Rose, find some time to touch some grass, and maybe do a little breathing ourselves. If you're learning how to deal with pressure, juggling a busy life, or just wanting to be a little kinder to yourself, don't miss this episode!