Trust The Process

You’ve probably heard the phrase "trust the process" thrown around in training circles, but what does it really mean? To me, it’s about finding joy in the journey of improvement—whether you're working toward a goal, preparing for a tournament, or just striving to level up your game.

When I truly enjoy something, I naturally trust the process. For example, if I’m working on a new shot or making a grip change, I know there's a strong chance I’ll fail many times before I see real progress. But trusting the process—and embracing the small signs that I’m on the right track—makes those setbacks easier to handle.

This goes for both training and tournaments. A great example of this in the pro world is, Rory Mcllrory, one of the games most dominant players. With 3/4 major championships completed he has been on the hunt to complete the grand slam. 

"The journey back to the winner's circle of a major championship appeared to be without an end in sight for Rory McIlroy. Lasting nearly 11 full years -- 3,899 days, to be exact -- McIlroy wandered from major to major, course to course wondering when the clock would finally stop ticking. That came for the 35-year-old at 7:16 p.m. ET on Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club as McIlroy ended his decade-long odyssey in euphoric yet agonizing fashion, beating Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff at the 2025 Masters to claim his first green jacket and become the sixth man in history to transverse professional golf's career grand slam."

Rory trusted the process and kept at it year after year. 

When I fail, I remind myself how lucky I am to even be in a position to work on my game. That mindset shifts everything. No matter how long the road is, I trust that consistent effort and love for the grind will lead to growth. I find joy in the work, and that’s what keeps me training.