Comments on: Book Review: Paper Tiger

By: Double Eagle

Double Eagle — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:14:58 +0000

The thought had occurred to me that the motivation could have come from a book idea. At the very least, if he was considering it at the time, it would have certainly provided a mental parachute that made it easier to quit and also easier to dump all that money in the first place.

By: Thecpa

Thecpa — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:36:24 +0000

PS to my June 21st comment.

Maybe Mr. Coyne’s plan all along was to write a book about his trials and tribulations pursuing professional golf pro status. Maybe that’s why he made the big investment then pulled the plug and gave up after only a year. Only Mr. Coyne knows for sure!

By: Double Eagle

Double Eagle — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:15:13 +0000

Good point. I should clarify that: he wanted it, right up to the point where he stopped wanting it. By that I mean, that he really put in a lot of work, but at some point it just wasn’t worth it. As I think about it more, maybe you’re right. Maybe he just *thought* he wanted it. If he really wanted it, he’d still be pursuing it.

By: Thecpa

Thecpa — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:58:45 +0000

Good review and great insight. I haven’t read the book but from your review it sounds like a good read. Unlike your impression that “he clearly wanted it,” my take from reading your review is that he didn’t want it bad enough or he would have put in the time. If someone wants something bad enough, he/she will do whatever it takes to get it.

By: Double Eagle

Double Eagle — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:52:17 +0000

Thanks, Greg. You’re going to love it.

Make sure you keep that honey-do list up to date! You don’t want it costing you time on the links.

By: Greg Bartz

Greg Bartz — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:02:32 +0000

Mike,

I read your review but skipped the spoiler section. Great job as always!

I’ve read several golf books since I got caught up in this game. This one is on my wish list at Amazon.

When I started, I didn’t think I’d like golf. I certainly never imagined I’d read books about it.

My todo list has me listing the ones I’ve read on my bolg sidebar with a link to a short review. Problem is, the first thing on my todo list is my honey-do list… and that list just keeps growing!!!

-G

By: Double Eagle

Double Eagle — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:46:23 +0000

There is no doubt that throwing money at his dream team worked wonders for his game. I think he put a little too much stock in it though. Considering his time frame, it was probably the best plan that worked within his parameters. I just don’t think it was going to be enough.

By: HappyRock

HappyRock — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:09:43 +0000

I delicioused the book so it gets on my to-read list. From what you described, I think I will quite enjoy the book.

It sounds like the Stienbrenner approach worked pretty well considering the 15 stroke drop to under scratch in months, but what he couldn’t Stienbrenner was playing experience and mental toughness. I don’t think there is a good way to buy the pressure of having to sink a put to make ther cut, or teeing off next to a star, or even positive self attitude. Those things only come with time and lots of practice. I am not sure a year is enough time to work all of those angles.