This discussion explores the hidden narratives we tell ourselves and how they influence our behavior, identity, and outlook on life. Gareth reflects on how internal dialogue can either limit growth or create opportunities, depending on whether the stories are rooted in fear, doubt, or confidence....

The conversation highlights how golfers often create false narratives about themselves, such as always failing or being unable to perform under pressure. These self-imposed stories shape confidence, limit potential, and reinforce negative cycles. By identifying and challenging these unhelpful bel...

This video explores the importance of a consistent pre-shot golf routine, highlighting how players often overlook or rush through essential steps. It emphasizes the need for awareness, deliberate focus, and repetition to create a routine that can be relied upon under pressure. Gareth explains tha...

Repetition suppression describes how the brain stops responding when exposed to the same stimulus repeatedly. In practice, this means attention drops and learning diminishes when drills are done the same way for too long. The same occurs in golf practice—if you hit putts from the same spot, your ...

In this compelling episode of The Brain Game, Gareth takes a deep dive into a candid interview Scottie Scheffler gave during The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Scheffler speaks openly about prioritizing faith, family, and personal identity above professional success—offering a rare glimpse ...

In this follow-up to the Scottie Scheffler interview breakdown, Gareth explores why top athletes often feel a surprising emotional low after achieving major goals—like winning a championship. Drawing from neuroscience, he explains the role of dopamine in motivation and anticipation, and how its p...