As you might have heard, The Masters gets underway today. Tiger Woods tees it up this afternoon, making his reappearance in professional golf since his little Thanksgiving turkey trot and subsequent unmasking. But this piece isn’t just about Tiger. It’s about you and your business. You see, Tiger had a bunch of people helping him to do all those horrible things to feed his addictions. Every junkie has them – people who buy alcoholics drinks, let junkies in their medicine cabinets, lend money to gamblers. They’re the enablers and in many ways they’re just as screwed up. Thing is, you just might be one. Continue reading
Tag Archives: golf
New Carts
I received an email from the pro at the golf club yesterday which was sent to the entire membership. Not that I was planning on it, but he informed us that if we wanted to play golf today we’d have to walk the course since carts would not be available. It seems we’re getting new ones. That’s not a bad thing – some of the old ones had issues and you would occasionally find one stranded on a cart path where it had died mid-round. But it isn’t really a good thing either, since maybe the focus should be on things like getting some sand in the bunkers so they’re playable or even filling the ball washers now that season has officially begun and there is a lot of mud on the course. I know – great having me as a member, right? But it’s good business lesson (which, after all, is what these clubs are!). Continue reading
Filed under Helpful Hints, Reality checks
The Boob Tube
If you’ve spent any time reading this blog you’re probably aware that I have a “thing” for golf. Actually, it’s the same sort of “thing” that assorted rocks stars have for illegal substances – a full-blown addiction. Before you offer, I’m not looking for cures or support groups – thanks for trying to help.
I recently had the experience of having my swing videotaped and analyzed. It was really humbling but it was also a great business lesson. Continue reading
Filed under Consulting, Reality checks
Consult Keith 