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The Drive to Win: Richard Faulds' Motivation Target Setting: US vs. England Richard Faulds, a professional shooter and target setter, shares his journey in the shooting industry and his passion for the sport. He grew up on a farm in West Sussex, where he started clay shooting at a young age. He went on to represent the GB team in FITASC and competed in multiple Olympic Games. Richard now owns Al's Lodge Shooting School in Hampshire and sets targets for various events. He emphasizes the importance of staying relaxed and laid back in shooting, and his drive to win motivates him. He also discusses the challenges of target setting and handling criticism. In this conversation, Richard discusses the challenges and dynamics of clay shooting. He emphasizes the importance of pushing oneself out of their comfort zone and shooting challenging targets to improve. Richard also compares target setting in the US and England, highlighting the differences in speed and trajectory. He shares his experience with sports psychology and how it has helped him achieve success in shooting. Richard emphasizes the importance of enjoying the sport and having fun while competing. He also mentions the challenges of sponsorship in the UK shooting industry. 

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Key Takeaways 
-Richard Faulds grew up on a farm in West Sussex and started clay shooting at a young age. He went on to represent the GB team in FITASC and competed in multiple Olympic Games. -Richard now owns Al's Lodge Shooting School in Hampshire and sets targets for various events. He emphasizes the importance of staying relaxed and laid back in shooting. 
-His drive to win motivates him, and he hates losing. He has learned to handle the pressure and mental challenges of the sport. -As a target setter, Richard aims to create challenging and unique targets that test shooters' skills. He understands the importance of balancing difficulty and fairness. -Handling criticism is a part of target setting, and Richard tries to make shooters feel responsible for their performance rather than blaming the targets. Pushing oneself out of the comfort zone and shooting challenging targets is crucial for improvement in clay shooting. -Target setting in the US tends to be slower and focuses on long, slow targets, while in England, targets are thrown with more speed and on straight lines. -Sports psychology can play a significant role in improving performance in shooting, and having a clear mind and enjoying the sport are essential. -The UK shooting industry faces challenges in obtaining outside sponsorship and increasing coverage. -Having fun and enjoying the sport is a key factor in achieving success in clay shooting.

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