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Journal sample
entries.

28 pages from the two journals, completed the way they're meant to be used, from the opening why to a post-round review. Click any page to read it.

The Planner · 19 pages The Performance Journal · 9 pages

01 — THE PLANNER Vol. 01 · in journal order

From your why to
the monthly review.

Your Why

p. 08

Before goals, before practice plans, before scorecards, there's a more important question.

Your Performance DNA

pp. 09–10

Strengths deserve attention. So do blind spots. Ten qualities that help you perform, and ten that get in the way.

Your Performance DNA, page 1, a filled-in sample page

Your Performance DNA, page 2, a filled-in sample page

Your Values as a Golfer

p. 11

Values are the standards you return to when golf gets difficult.

Your Values as a Golfer, a filled-in sample page

The Person Behind the Player

p. 12

Priorities and standards. The areas of life that matter most, and a definition of excellence and commitment to hold yourself to.

The Person Behind the Player, a filled-in sample page

Your Performance Vision

p. 14

Rather than chasing outcomes, this is about defining direction, and the two growth tracks you'll run alongside your golf.

Your Performance Vision, a filled-in sample page

My Mission Statement

p. 15

Your mission is how you show up. Short, actionable, and within your control.

My Mission Statement, a filled-in sample page

My Objectives

p. 16

Objectives give your vision structure. Skill, scoring, performance commitments, focus, consistency, physical development.

Measurables

p. 17

Measurables keep you honest. Observable, repeatable, process-orientated.

Some Non-Negotiables

p. 18

Progress over perfection. Daily, weekly and monthly strategies to keep showing up, the things you fall back on when energy, time or motivation are limited.

Some Non-Negotiables, a filled-in sample page

Pre-Shot Routine Templates

p. 20

A routine for off the tee and approach, putting and around the green, step by step.

Pre-Shot Routine Templates, a filled-in sample page

Week One Planner

p. 26

Golf, growth track one, growth track two. Three lines for every day of the week.

Week One Planner, a filled-in sample page

Daily Breakdown, Day 1

pp. 28–29

Planning your day by the hour, and ticking it off. Then carry-overs, non-negotiables, thoughts, actions, and an end-of-day reflection.

Daily Breakdown, Day 1, page 1, a filled-in sample page

Daily Breakdown, Day 1, page 2, a filled-in sample page

Weekly Reflection, Week 1

pp. 42–43

The goal isn't to analyse every detail of the week. It's to notice what's emerging, what's working, and what needs adjustment.

Weekly Reflection, Week 1, page 1, a filled-in sample page

Weekly Reflection, Week 1, page 2, a filled-in sample page

Monthly Review

pp. 98–100

This review is about zooming out. Not judging progress, but understanding it, across golf and the other growth tracks in your life.

Monthly Review, page 1, a filled-in sample page

Monthly Review, page 2, a filled-in sample page

Monthly Review, page 3, a filled-in sample page

02 — THE PERFORMANCE JOURNAL Vol. 02 · in journal order

Practice, coaching,
competition.

Practice (i) and (ii)

pp. 22–23

Intent, process, outcomes. Then a session reflection scored out of five, and the actions you'll take next.

Practice (i) and (ii), page 1, a filled-in sample page

Practice (i) and (ii), page 2, a filled-in sample page

Weekly Practice Review

p. 36

What's giving the greatest return, what needs to improve, the feels and technique to carry forward, and next week's focus.

Weekly Practice Review, a filled-in sample page

Pre-Round Competition

p. 118

Today's timeline, intentions, game plan and technical process, and a line to finish. No matter what happens today, I will…

Pre-Round Competition, a filled-in sample page

Post-Round Competition, Parts I & II

pp. 119–120

Commitment check, strokes gained, the mental scorecard, how your mindset helped. Then what you learned, and what you'll do next.

Post-Round Competition, Parts I & II, page 1, a filled-in sample page

Post-Round Competition, Parts I & II, page 2, a filled-in sample page

Athletic Development Logs

pp. 216–217

The exercise log, then the session review. Quality check, body feedback, and what to carry forward.

Athletic Development Logs, page 1, a filled-in sample page

Athletic Development Logs, page 2, a filled-in sample page

Coaching / Group Session / Psychology Log

p. 295

Key messages and takeaways from the session, and what's next.

Coaching / Group Session / Psychology Log, a filled-in sample page

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