Description

In this episode of Links for Life, Tommy and Joe break down one of the simplest but most powerful frameworks for playing better golf: the four-box cycle of Think, Play, Memory, and Refresh. Adapted from the book Be a Player by Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott (Vision54), the framework turns every shot into a repeatable rhythm that helps golfers manage emotions, make smarter decisions, and execute with clarity.

Tommy explains how each “box” creates structure around the chaos of a golf round. Joe shares how the model is helping him eliminate overthinking and separate decisions from execution. Together, they highlight how this cycle not only improves performance on the course — it also maps beautifully onto rhythms of daily life.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

16:14 Introducing the four-box performance framework

20:16 Overview of Think, Play, Memory, Refresh

26:34 The Think Box

46:35 The Play Box

1:05:40 The Memory Box

1:16:11 The Refresh Box

1:23:55 Applying the four boxes to daily life

Takeaways

• There’s genius in this framework — it simplifies everything.
• Each box is its own action, helping you avoid blending thinking and execution.
• The cycle repeats every shot, giving you a clean reset.
• The Memory Box keeps you from dragging emotions into the next shot.
• The Refresh Box is where rhythm, joy, and presence return.
• This same cycle maps onto daily life: plan, act, reflect, rest.

Resources

• Be a Player by Pia Nilsson & Lynn Marriott
• Vision54

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