I am usually posting about college recruiting and complete player content here on the ReruitPKB blog but I wrote this post last week on my personal and BJGolf social media and it really seemed to hit home with a lot of people. I thought I would share here as well in case there is a young girl out there going through some of the same things I did as a high school and college golfer.
When I was in high school, my insecurities made me easily influenced and naive.
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When I was in college, my insecurities made me guarded and immature.
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When I was on tour, my insecurities made me easily intimidated and anxious.
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After my tour days, my insecurities made me uncertain and unsettled on who I was without being a golfer.
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And now I realize that my insecurities have simply made me into who I am.
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Do I still have insecurities? Most definitely
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But instead of making me weak or troubled, they make me more determined and stronger. They make me want to figure out ways to do better and be better!
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And yes for the first time I am truly proud of who I am.
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Truth is I couldn’t say that for a long time which is actually ironic as I was a 3 sport athlete in high school, salutatorian of our class, went to Furman on a golf/academic scholarship, was an All-American, earned my LPGA Tour card on my first attempt, inducted in the Furman Hall of Fame… Sounds like a lot to be proud of?!?
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Don’t get me wrong, I am proud of my accomplishments, but not necessarily proud of how I achieved them and the person I was when I achieved them.
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A big reminder of that was a recent discussion I had with a player about being the captain of her high school golf team. It reminded me of my senior year at Furman when I found out I wasn’t going to be our team captain, despite being the #1 player on the team. I remember being upset about it at the time but in thinking back, our coach Mic Potter had all the right in making that decision. I didn’t deserve that title. Not that I was a bad teammate or a bad kid, but I definitely didn’t exactly lead by example on and off the golf course as a #1 player and team captain should, I just happened to have a really good talent for playing golf.
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Remember…
 
Strive to be a leader, not just the best player
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Don’t have regrets, but don’t continue to make the same mistakes.
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Always aim to be proud of who you are and not necessarily what you have done.
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If you’re interested in scheduling your RecruitPKB Consultation with Brandi Jackson please contact her at bjackson@pkbgt.org