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WHAT WAS THE DEFINING LESSON You LEARNED FROM SPORTS I 205

1. Games reflect behavior. Most
golfers would agree that the beauty Once my thoughts
of the game of golf is that it is a
and attitude
mirror, a reflection ofaperson's true
changed, my actions
core behavior patterns. Often, when
I want to know who I am doing changed, and so
business with, I will play golfwith did rnyresult.
them. As we are playing, I am not as
concerned with the score as I am - Robert T. Kiyosaki
with how they play the game.

One ofthe things you notice ishow they hit the ball. Do they swing
hard to hit the ball long or do they swing for control? Do they
cheat? Do they ever lie about their score or move the ball and not
take a stroke?

A while ago, a friend ofa friend wanted me to invest in his company.
After looking over his financials, I asked ifhe would like to playgolf
He eagerlyaccepted and soon we were at his country club. On that
Saturday, I was not concerned about his score; I was there to watch
how he played the game. He was a great golfer who hit the ball long
and straight. He was doing fine until he hit the ball into the rough,
alongside the green. Thinking I was not watching, I saw him move
his ball. Because the grass was tall, it took him two strokes to clear
the rough and get onto the green. When I asked him his score, he
told me he was only one over par. I asked him if he counted his
second stroke in the rough. Instead of coming clean, he denied
taking the extra stroke. At that moment, I came to doubt the
numbers on his financial statement.

I've seen Donald Trump play golf He plays golf like he does
business. He hits the ball long and straight. He is also very accurate
and precise in his shots.

k I hit the ball erratically. That's why I believe I am better as a team
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