This is part 3 of of the 3 part podcast series studying the keys to Tiger Wood’s success on the golf course. In this episode, we look into the outside forces that shaped his career. We explore the role of Earl and Tida Woods, Team Tiger, growing up in California, and some of the pitfalls of his approach to greatness.
Timestamps
- 0:00 Intro
- 6:07 Earl Woods
- 11:52 Tida Woods
- 14:22 Location
- 15:02 Advantages he Didn’t Have
- 15:56 Downside to Success
- 16:21 “The Package”
- 19:11 SOP
- 20:02 Limelight
- 25:47 The Danger of the Edge
- 28:58 Body Breaking Down
- 33:15 Paradox
- 32:24 Knowing Enough
- 38:43 Loneliness
- 40:32 Conclusion
Links and resources
Books:
- The 1997 Masters: https://amzn.to/4c9DsGv
- How I Play Golf: https://amzn.to/3Tr6ie0
- The Big Miss: https://amzn.to/4c8U80S
- Training a Tiger: https://amzn.to/3PdYDgx
- Think Like Tiger: https://amzn.to/43840Ue
- Tiger Woods (Biography): https://amzn.to/4a5xsMP
- Roaring Back: https://amzn.to/4a0DWwH
- The Art of the Impossible: https://amzn.to/3IuW9Xo
Research:
- Rewarding effort not achievement: https://engagingmindsonline.com/blog-posts/blog-reward-effort-not-just-achievement