In this episode of The Mind Your Game Podcast, hosts Dustin Donner and Dr. Mat Park explore the importance of discovering your ‘why’ and identifying guiding principles that shape your life and career. Dr. Mat shares his personal journey from aspiring professional golfer to coach, revealing how his core values led him to his true calling. The episode includes an insightful exercise on mind mapping to help listeners identify their top core values and offers advice on staying true to them amid life’s challenges. Tune in to uncover how these principles can guide you toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
00:00 Overcoming Intimidation: My Journey in Golf
01:29 Welcome to The Mind Your Game Podcast
01:47 Discovering Your ‘Why’ and Core Values
03:30 A Personal Story: Guiding Principles in Action
05:06 The Turning Point: Embracing Authenticity
15:39 Mind Mapping Exercise: Identifying Core Values
21:11 The Importance of Integrity and Honesty
24:15 Building Confidence Through Guiding Principles
25:10 Dustin’s Journey: From Athlete to Coach
29:34 The Power of Boundaries and Generosity
37:02 Final Thoughts
