Education is key, and a collection of other thoughts from Gary Player
There are certain conversations that you never forget.
My time with a childhood hero, Gary Player, certainly qualifies as one of those moments. For those who don’t know, Gary is the most successful International golfer of all time. He has won dozens of major championships and is the only man in history to win the grand slam on both the PGA and the Senior Tour.
So in short, he knows a thing or two about winning.
Surprisingly though, we spent very little time reliving his epic resume of victories that span six decades.
Instead, he was intent on talking through things that truly mattered.
We discussed things like perseverance through pain, humility, resilience, and a commitment to gratitude even in the greatest moments of success. For me, it was an amazing conversation and stark reminder that no matter who we are, what hurricanes we have endured, or what we have accomplished, human connection matters most.
As I scribbled notes and subsequently tried to relive our time together (because that’s what you do after connecting with a childhood hero), here is what stuck out to me:
Life is truly a matter of perspective
We need to invest in our health
Just say thank you
The harder you practice, the luckier you’ll get
Our existence is a gift, a loan even, that we need to be grateful for (the very heartbeat behind his foundation)
And most importantly, it further cemented in my mind why our virtual experiences are so critical.
There’s power in shared experiences centered around gratitude.
It unlocks something in us and in the teams we work alongside.
In today’s world, it’s easier than ever for our friends, family, and colleagues to feel disconnected. And, leaders like you and me are tasked with finding ways to thoughtfully bring them together.
That’s a responsibility I don’t take lightly. The team and I here at 7:47 exist to unlock that human connection for your organization.
Gary left me feeling inspired, humbled, and I have no doubt you will too.