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The words that YOUR brain uses define how YOU experience YOUR life.

Wonderment, curiosity, interest, amazement, awe, joy, exhilaration, elation, thrill, stimulation, motivation, drive, ambition, affection, friendliness, calmness, passion, vigor, vitality, vivacity, vibrance, power, strength, stamina, eagerness, devotion, intensity, prominence, majesty, greatness, exceptional, cherished, scrupulous, honorable, worthy, distinct, quality, elite, select, desire, intuition, insight, vision, imagination, accomplishment, dreams, hope, zeal, energy, inspiration, excitement, fun, delight, results, breakthrough, discovery, innovation, freedom, liberated, emancipated, absolute, spark, influence, possibility, ease, boldness, independence, individuality, authentic, originality, creativity, brilliance, mastery, ingenuity, resourcefulness, confidence, admiration, optimism, respect, reverence, honor, happiness, composure, serenity, control, spunk, endurance, life, essence, spirit, animation, gusto, pep, cheer, joviality, potency, command, capable, ability, potential, promise, skill, courageous, effectiveness, concentration, flair, panache, interesting, charisma, magnificence, acumen, style, class, élan, grace, balance, aptitude, talent, marvel, resilience, love, appreciative, understanding, dedication, distinguished, eminence, prominent, heroic, outstanding, superb, monumental, important, phenomenal, unique, ethical, honest, upstanding, decent, fair, right, dependable, solid, reliable, accountable, responsible, faithful, distinctive, special, knowledgeable, experienced, seasoned, wise, achievement, success, proficiency, belief, faith, trust, ambition, opportunity, luck, chance, charm, magic, impetus, catalyst, revelation, encouragement, entertaining, merry, lively, amusing, sport, laugh, frolic, play, rollicking, pleasure, game, joke, enchant, enthrall, fascination, glorious, triumphant, enjoyable, unfettered, clear, candid, unconstrained, open, present, complete, positive, carte blanche, advance, augment, broaden, expand, increase, continue, poise, spontaneity, prosperity, comfort, self-reliance, self-assurance, bona fide, natural, sincere, unaffected, radiance, resplendence, splendor, conviction, purpose, determination, integrity, moral, character, reputable, acclaimed, esteemed, gratified, satisfied, composed, humane, charitable, dignified, tolerant, cool, unruffled, daring, perseverance, persistence, tenacity, being, soul, alert, observant, interested, considerate, courteous, unprecedented, classic, exceptional, imperial, valiant, dauntless, epic, legendary, extraordinary, sensational, spectacular,, remarkable, gracious, conscientious, scrupulous, upstanding, principled, incorruptible, just pleasant, exemplary, good, righteous.(1)

Which words describe your thoughts? = Which words describe your life? = Which words describe your thoughts on the golf course?

(1) Doesn't that make you feel good?

From: What's THIS Got to Do With Golf?
By Jonathan Fine, Stand Tall International, Inc., Toronto, 1998. Reprinted without permission.

The Golfer's Ten Commandments
Royal and Ancient
Into the Bear Pit