Episode 9

Published on: 23rd August 2022

Cultivating positive self-talk to elevate performance_”Dr. Mo”

Dr. Morris Pickens, or “Dr. Mo,” as his clients affectionately call him, is a Sports Psychologist specializing in competitive performance enhancement. He coaches athletes and business professionals to learn how to Choose Success and reach their highest potential.

His students (incl. Zach Johnson) have over 25 PGA TOUR victories (incl. 4 Major Championships), over 300 Amateur wins, and 2 NCAA Championship.

Dr. Pickens received his Ph.D. in sports psychology from the University of Virginia in 1995. During this time, he focused his research and consulting interests in the area of golf psychology, specifically the acquisition of Putting Confidence.

We talk about how self-talk affects performance, great morning and night routines, and how to deal with stress on the show.

You can find more content from Dr. Mo about golf and life on his website https://www.drmolearntowin.com.

He has also written several books titled “Learn to Win” and “The Winning Way in Golf and Life.” You can find them at https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Win-Dr-Morris-Pickens/dp/0557091942 and https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Way-Golf-Life/dp/1400324068.