If you're considered the best among the best, would you even think of CHANGE to make yourself even better? Tiger Woods illustrated a good example of someone who strives to make himself better by making CHANGES to improve himself.
Here's the summary of the case study.
Tiger Woods turned pro in August of 1996 and in his first attempt as a pro at the famed Master's Tournament in 1997, he walked away with an unprecedented 18 under par victory. This enormous win resulted in new levels of fame for Tiger.Not long after his world-renowned victory, and amidst the whirlwind of fame, Tiger called a meeting of his team. He had reviewed Golf Digest's swing sequence photography, considering his swing "almost perfect" yet deciding that his game required a major overhaul. People had already called him the best golfer in the world. Yet Tiger knew that his skills were not yet so superior that he was in the best position to win every tournament he teed up in.
In September 1997, with a new coach and team, they worked for more than a year to break down all the mechanics of his swing and completely rebuild it. This process included countless hours of tedious drills and practice shots. They started all over, asking, "What do we need to do to change this?"
During this transition time, Tiger's game suffered. The media and public began to wonder what had happened - the young star's playing seemed to worsen as time went on.
The changes clearly paid off; in 1999, he was voted PGA Player of the Year and AP Male Athlete of the Year. He earned a record $6.6 million in PGA Tour winnings alone, nearly double the second-leading money-winner, David Duval, who earned $3.6 million.
Time will tell just how long Tiger Woods can dominate his sport. Some called him supernatural." But a closer look at his story, especially in the critical years of 1997-1998, reveals many other factors and ingredients beyond god-given gifts that have allowed him to achieve peak performance.
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