{"id":362,"date":"2010-06-10T12:01:00","date_gmt":"2010-06-10T12:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat\/2010\/06\/embracing-success-interview-with-gary-player.html"},"modified":"2010-06-10T12:01:00","modified_gmt":"2010-06-10T12:01:00","slug":"embracing-success-interview-with-gary-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat\/2010\/06\/embracing-success-interview-with-gary-player.html","title":{"rendered":"Embracing SUCCESS: Interview with Gary Player"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Gary<\/a><\/span>I’m honored to have an interview with Gary Player<\/a>, one of golf’s greatest champions. As one of the “Big Three” of golf’s golden era (with Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer), he helped launch golf as a major international sport. He built a reputation of being fearless on the course and steely on the greens. His new book, Don’t Choke<\/a> is his look at what it takes to achieve success when the pressure is on. While Player explains how and why he became a champion and what it takes to win in big-time golf, he also emphasizes how learning to cope in pressure situations can help anyone. <\/p>\n

Player has had a long successful career in business since his playing
\ndays. His book gives a personal glimpse into the mind of a champion and
\noffers lessons to everyone who faces pressure. Below is some advice and
\nlessons that everyone can learn.<\/p>\n

What important lessons do you discuss in your book?<\/b>  Patience, the
\nunderstanding that everyone fails at some point and the key to failure
\nis to learn from it. And the power of positive thinking. The mind is so
\nimportant both on and off of the golf course and once you learn to
\nmaster your attitude your body will follow. <\/p>\n

Has success has changed you as a person?<\/b>  No. I grew up with very little
\nand knew what it meant to want more. I never forgot what it felt like
\nso when I reached the success that I did, my upbringing always kept me
\ngrounded. I have never forgotten to give back to those in need. <\/p>\n

How do you manage to prioritize your many responsibilities and continue
\nto live such a balanced life?<\/b>  It’s not easy, but the great thing is
\nthat I am doing what I love. Our golf course design business has over 60
\nactive projects around the world. I still enjoy traveling to different
\ncountries and learning about their history, customs and religions. The
\nwork we are doing for at risk children across the world through The
\nPlayer Foundation<\/a> is extremely important to me. We have raised more than
\n$30 million. Our goal is to reach $100 million. I spend a lot of time
\non my farm in South Africa with my horses. That is my nirvana. <\/p>\n

Do you have any health advice?<\/b>  Eat a proper diet, exercise regularly
\nand take your health seriously. The problem of obesity is growing
\nand children and their parents just do not understand how to eat
\nproperly. The amount of fatty, sugary foods that children eat is
\nfrightening. We must educate children, parents and schools about the
\nneed to treat your body like temple. <\/p>\n

With so many accomplishments, which do you think is the most important?<\/b>
\nIt is difficult for me to point to one single accomplishment. On the
\ncourse, winning the Grand Slam on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour was
\nvery important for me. Off of the course I am extremely proud of the
\nschool we built at Blair Atholl to help children in need.   <\/p>\n

What do you most want to be remembered for?<\/b>  For being a good father,
\nhusband and grandfather. For giving back to those in need. For
\nspreading LOVE. <\/p>\n

Who has had the most influence on you in your life?<\/b> There were many
\npeople who influenced my life, but my family had the greatest impact.  I
\nhave always admired Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, Gandhi, Mother
\nTheresa and the Dali Lama. <\/p>\n

If you could teach one thing to make a difference in someone’s life,
\nwhat would it be?<\/b> To learn about the power of positive thinking. I have
\nalways maintained a positive attitude about life and that has probably
\nbeen the most important factor in my success. Love, forgiveness and
\npatience are all critical attributes to have.
\n—————————<\/p>\n

Gary Player<\/a> lives by the principles he imparts to others. His focus on
\ngiving back for his blessings reflects in his success. Check out his new
\nbook, Don’t
\nChoke<\/a>, for more life lessons.<\/p>\n

Please leave comments under my posts so we can stay connected.<\/b>
<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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