Embracing the Journey and Defining Success

How My First Pro Tour Event Taught Me to Manage Expectations and Celebrate Personal Wins

Reflecting on my first-ever pro tour event in disc golf, I’ve experienced some incredible highs and a few challenges that have taught me valuable lessons about personal growth and managing expectations. Here’s a bit about my experience and what it’s taught me about navigating life’s journeys.

Wins:

• I got better every single round.
• I played the hardest hole on the course perfectly all three rounds.
• I got to play on this incredible stage.
• I had an amazing experience.
• I learned a lot about my game and why I play.

Cons:

• Managing people’s expectations of me is frustrating…

Lessons Learned:

Other People’s Expectations Can Cloud Your Perception

It’s easy to let others’ expectations and comments influence how you feel about your progress. But your journey is yours to own and understand. It’s important to keep your perspective clear and not let external opinions sway you too much.