The High Performance Zone
Welcome to The High-Performance Zone, where we dive deep into the secrets of achieving unparalleled success and peak performance. I’m John “Gucci” Foley, your host. As a former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, global keynote speaker, and founder of the Glad To Be Here® foundation, I’m here to share insights that can transform your life and business.
In The High-Performance Zone, we cover everything from business strategies and team dynamics to personal growth and relationship building. Discover how to become the Blue Angels of your industry by embracing the principles of excellence, trust, and resilience that drive the world’s top performers. Learn how the best get better and how you can apply these lessons to elevate your own performance.
Join me as we explore the Glad To Be Here® mindset, a powerful philosophy that fosters gratitude, positivity, and relentless improvement. Get ready to elevate your mindset, ignite your passion, and soar to new heights. Because in The High-Performance Zone, we don’t just aim for success—we achieve it, fearlessly.
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The High Performance Zone
What does a THINK BOX & PLAY BOX have in common with a PGA Tour Caddy and Blue Angel Pilot? Time to GET ROUND 2 IT with Russ "COBRA" Holden Founder of Inspiring Warrior Golf
Russ Holder is a golf professional, a former caddy for Bernhard Langer, and the founder and CEO of Caddy For A Cure. As the son of a pilot and an ardent fan of the Blue Angels, Russ ran the golf tournament for the Blue Angels Foundation for several years. Recently, he created the Inspiring Warriors Golf program, and his mission is to inspire and assist wounded veterans through golf.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Russ Holder on:
- (00:13:14) The player-caddy relationship. Russ describes the circumstances that led to him becoming Bernhard Langer’s caddy, and he refers to his role as part psychologist, part weatherman, and part nutritionist.
- (00:22.50) What golf can teach us about life. Russ explains the significance of the golfer’s pre-shot routine and emphasizes the importance of developing an effective daily routine and sticking to it.
- (00:29:57) Creating a winner’s mindset. We discuss how to keep a cool head after playing a bad shot, and Russ shares Tiger Wood’s 10-second rule for addressing anger and frustration before moving on with his game.
- (00:42:00) Giving back through golf. Russ talks about his reasons for starting Caddy For A Cure, a charity that raises money and awareness for a rare bone marrow disorder called Fanconi Anemia. He also outlines his exciting vision for his Inspiring Warriors Golf program.
- (00:54:19) Taking action. Russ urges listeners to start acting on their ideas and explains how he was inspired by Zig Ziglar, who used to hand out coins inscribed with the words ‘round tuit’ to encourage people to ‘get around to’ whatever they were putting off.