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What does it mean?
Most putts that fall short of the hole miss entirely.
In plain terms
Putts that stop short usually do not go in.
What can you take from it?
Falling short often means failing completely.

Where it applies

  • golf
  • goal setting
  • performance review

Putting it to work

  • aim higher
  • review technique
  • accept misses

Questions to consider

  • How close is close enough?
  • What defines failure?

Another view

Some short putts still have a chance.

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