In this episode, Karl interviews renowned performance coach Steven Yellen. They discuss Steven’s new book, which delves deeper into the principles of fluid motion and sports performance, specifically in golf. Key topics include the importance of building and accessing fluid motion, the dangers of unnecessary swing changes, and the role of the basal ganglia in storing motion memory. Steven shares insights from his collaboration with top sports neuroscientist Dr. Fred Travis and explains how elite golfers can avoid 'swing prison' by creating a threshold level of wholeness. Practical advice on achieving wholeness and timing in the golf swing is provided, along with discussions on common missteps and how to build a strong foundation for consistent performance.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:36 Discussing the New Book
01:05 The Importance of Motion in Sports
01:37 Challenges of Swing Changes
02:31 The Role of Basal Ganglia in Motion Memory
04:05 Risks of Swing Changes for Elite Players
06:15 Human Nature and the Desire to Improve
14:18 The Concept of Wholeness in Fluid Motion
21:37 Practical Steps to Achieve Wholeness
25:11 Understanding Wholeness in Golf
25:49 Practical Application: Shallowing the Club
26:44 Associating Wholeness with Swing Changes
28:19 Evaluating Wholeness During Practice
28:54 The Role of Abstract Criteria in Golf
32:05 The Importance of Internal Learning
35:07 Programming the Golf Swing
38:36 The Ideal Pre-Shot Routine
45:02 The Science of Silence: Tiger's Secret
52:11 Final Thoughts and Resources