Master the mind. Win the moment.

7 Mental Mistakes
Athletes Make

and the Hidden Skills Every Bowler Must Master

Stop letting your mind sabotage your performance. This free guide reveals the exact mental errors holding you back—and the proven strategies to overcome them.

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What This Guide Solves

Elite athletes don't just train their bodies—they master their minds. This guide identifies the mental barriers that separate good from great, and gives you the tools to break through them.

Choking Under Pressure

You train hard, but when it matters most, your mind freezes and your body follows.

Loss of Focus

Distractions derail your performance. You can't stay locked in when the game is on the line.

Confidence Collapse

One mistake spirals into doubt. You second-guess yourself instead of trusting your training.

Inconsistent Performance

Some days you're unstoppable. Other days, you can't find your rhythm. The gap is mental.

The truth: Your physical ability isn't the problem. Your mental game is. And that's exactly what this guide fixes.

Inside the Guide

Seven critical mental mistakes. Seven proven solutions. Each chapter is designed to be read in minutes and applied immediately.

The Overthinking Trap

Why analyzing every move destroys your natural flow—and how to shut off the mental noise.

The Perfectionist Paradox

How chasing perfection creates paralysis, and the mindset shift that unlocks peak performance.

The Comparison Game

Stop measuring yourself against others. Learn to compete with yourself and dominate your lane.

The Fear of Failure

Transform fear from a performance killer into your greatest competitive advantage.

The Distraction Spiral

Master the art of laser focus. Block out everything that doesn't serve your performance.

The Confidence Leak

Identify where your confidence drains—and plug the holes with proven mental strategies.

The Recovery Gap

Why mental recovery is as critical as physical rest, and how to optimize both for consistency.

Bonus: Mental Training Exercises

Practical drills you can use before, during, and after competition to sharpen your mental edge.

About the Author

Brian Swan

High-Performance Mindset Coach & Founder of The Inner Game Co.

Brian Swan is a high-performance mindset coach, former elite golf coach, and author of The Mind Game of Lawn Bowls.

After years coaching top golfers and studying the psychology of performance, Brian discovered that athletes don't lose because they lack skill — they lose because their mind gets in the way.

His mission is simple: help athletes master their inner game so they can finally compete at their potential.

"Your body can only go where your mind allows. Master the mind, and you master the game."

Book Author

The Mind Game

Specialty

Inner Game

Background

Elite Golf Coach

Who This Guide Is For

This guide is for anyone who refuses to let mental barriers limit their potential. If you're serious about performance, this is for you.

Competitive Athletes

You train hard but struggle with consistency. You want to perform your best when it matters most.

Coaches & Trainers

You know physical training isn't enough. You want to help your athletes develop mental toughness.

Aspiring Professionals

You're on the path to the next level. You need the mental edge that separates good from elite.

Parents of Athletes

You see your child's potential. You want to support their mental development alongside their physical training.

Bottom line:

If you want to win more, perform better, and build unshakeable confidence, this guide will show you how.