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View Article  Billy Florence - Life Lessons On Determination

Billy Florence - Bobby Jones A Golfing Great

Bobby Jones was a great example to many.  He made a huge impact on the game of golf.  We can learn a lot of important lessons on life from him but one important quality of Bobby Jones was determination.  He went through a tough period where he had plenty of critics but he didn't let that stop him...

by Billy Florence

At age 14, Bobby Jones was ...   more »

View Article  Billy Florence - Attack Debt & Build Wealth

Debt has become a real problem in most U.S. households.  It is easy to get in to personal debt in today's world.  And it takes hard work and effort to get out of debt.  There is no such thing as "something for nothing."  There is no substitute for hard work.  There are people who are always looking for the quick answer or quick solution.  But the truth is that getting out of debt and building ...   more »

View Article  Billy Florence - Face Your Fears Head-On

We are all nervous or fearful at times.  This is as true of those who become legends in business and sports as it is of those who become footnotes in history.  Fear is real. We must recognize it exists before we can conquer it.  Norman Vincent Peal suggests these words as a first step in conquering our fears: “I can get rid of fear.”  David J Schwartz, in The Magic of Thinking ...
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View Article  Billy Florence - Focus on What Is Most Important

There is always plenty to do.  Everyone is busy now days.  But to really accomplish great things you have to focus on what is most important and not get distracted by all those other things.  Randy Haugen, Don Wilson and Orrin Woodward are great examples to learn from.  They are great leaders who have been very successful for many reasons.  But one great quality that they have and all great leaders have is the ability ...   more »

View Article  Billy Florence Leadership - Winston Greats

Winston Churchill is one of the great leaders of his time.  He will forever be remembered for his impact on the free world.  Enjoy these great leadership quotes from Churchill...

Billy Florence Leadership - Winston Churchill Favorites

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on."

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."

"Continuous effort ...   more »

View Article  Billy Florence Golf News: HOT at the PGA!!!

This weekend is the PGA Championship which is the last Major of the year.  Tiger Woods is hot going in to this Major after his win last week.  But he isn't the only thing hot.  The weather is going to be over 100 and the first two rounds may feel like 110!  That is hot!  Let's see what happens...

Tournament officials and local authorities have issued an excessive heat warning for the week, with air ...   more »

View Article  Billy Florence Team Golf News: Tiger Wins by 8

Wow!  After Saturday's round he was down by 1.  But Tiger wins by 8!  It is a big win but only a tie for 5th on the list of biggest wins by Mr. Woods.  His biggest margin win was the 2000 U.S. Open where he won by 15 strokes! 

"This might just give me a little more confidence," Woods said.

It was a command performance on a challenging course, reminiscent of some of his major ...   more »

View Article  Billy Florence Golf News: Woods Is One Back

Tiger Woods is one shot off the lead going in to the final round at the Bridgestone Invitational.  It is going to be tough to keep him from gaining the lead on the final round.  Tiger Woods plays great Sunday afternoon golf.  It will be fun to watch...

Sabbatini, one of the few players bold enough to call out Tiger Woods, gave himself another shot at the world's No. 1 player by getting his double ...   more »

View Article  TEAM Randy Haugen: Students Beware of Credit Cards

We live in a credit card culture.  It is so much the norm to buy things on credit that every one does it.  But just because all young people are getting credit cards doesn't mean it is the best thing to do.  Randy Haugen makes some great points on this issue...

I know many students are heading off for their first year of college. Watch out for the credit card trap. It is a fact ...   more »

View Article  Billy Florence Golf News: Furyk Wins Canadian Open Again

Way to go Jim Furyk!  He successfully defended his title at the Canadian Open this past weekend.  I always enjoy someone winning back to back years and it is especially nice to see someone like Jim Furyk do it.  He is a class act and a great player for the PGA Tour.  It was good to see him win again...

The winner last year at traditional Hamilton Golf and Country Club, Furyk had a 16-under ...   more »