# 157. Tim O'Connor: The Unconscious Patterns Keeping You Stuck in a Pattern of Repetitive, Destructive Swing Thoughts (and Swings)

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Published: 2026-04-30T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I sit down with Tim O'Connor—golf coach, author of Getting Unstuck, and one of the most refreshing voices in golf psychology—to unpack why so many golfers stay trapped in the same frustrating cycles year after year. Tim explains why being "stuck" has less to do with mechanics and more to do with unconscious patterns, repetitive thinking, fear-based control, and a disconnect from the physical experience of playing golf. We also explore surrender, awareness, gratitude, adaptability, and why the golfers who improve fastest are often the ones who stop trying so hard. In this episode, you'll learn: What being "stuck" actually feels like for golfers Why fixing your swing mid-round keeps you trapped How awareness is the first step to lasting change Why golfers overthink because they're disconnected from feel How to stop bringing swing thoughts to the course Why surrender creates more control than forcing outcomes How gratitude can instantly improve your relationship with golf If you've ever chased swing tips mid-round, sabotaged a great start, overthought every shot, or felt like your scores no longer reflect your ability, this conversation will hit home. Get your pencils ready and start listening. Apply for 1-1 High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching : Click here to apply to work with me. The 90-Day Golf Identity Upgrade Accelerator : This is a private 3-month coaching container designed to help serious golfers rapidly upgrade their beliefs, rewire their golf identity, and accelerate lower scores through deep subconscious transformation — not surface-level tactics. Click here to learn more and DM me "identity upgrade" on Instagram ( @thepaulsalter ) to learn more. More About Tim O'Connor Tim O'Connor is a performance coach with more than 30 years…

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