Seek first to Understand, and then to be understood

Golf Lessons By Tom Ward

In my Golf seminars, I usually start out with this wonderful quote to make a point. Knowing that different words mean different things to different people, it's critical that the teacher and student are on the same page in order to reach the objectives collectively that each desires, which are getting the player to reach their goals they have set, and for the instructor to impart his or her knowledge to the student which will make an everlasting impression leading to a successful conclusion for both parties. I find it's incredibly important that I have an understanding of what my students have been exposed to, and their impressions, and interpretations on what they feel are attempting to do by taking up the game. The descriptions they give me allow me to create a greater understanding on where they are coming from, and how best to approach them in a way that they can learn most efficently. The biggest problem in learning is communication! In future articles I will deal with this subject at greater length