Wicked Smart Golf

498: Dr. Jim Doorley: Use AI To Visualize Like a Pro and Transform Your Mental Game

May 28, 2026·1h 10m
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>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Putting Challenge (join by 6/2 at 11:59pm PST) In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf, host Michael Leonard interviews Jim Doorley, a PhD in clinical psychology and former sports psychologist for Team USA. Doorley is the primary psychologist behind Kairo, a groundbreaking AI-driven mental training and visualization app.   Here's what you'll learn in this episode:  The Power of Mind Programmability: How to consistently feed your brain the right inputs to prime yourself for automatic, successful execution under pressure. Scientific Benefits of Visualization: Why mental rehearsal physically rewires the brain's motor cortex and how it can be used to accelerate skill development and injury recovery. Process over Outcome Visualization: Why you should focus on controllable behaviors and mindsets rather than uncontrollable results like winning a tournament. The Synergy of Mental and Physical Training: How combining these two modalities yields significantly better results than physical practice alone. Managing Performance Anxiety: How to reframe stress as a tool for high performance and prevent negative thoughts from becoming "self-fulfilling prophecies". And a lot more mental game tips to increase confidence and play better than ever. Plus, make sure to download the Kairo app today! WICKED SMART GOLF  Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).  Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).  Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or <a href= "https://www.audible.com/search?searchProvider=Michael+Leonard&ref_pageloadid

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