Legendary golfer Ben Hogan once said, “Good golf begins with a good grip.” The same can be said for using a tennis racquet, pitching a baseball, or utilizing any tool.
When I was a boy, my parents added a deck onto the back of our house. I was mesmerized watching how the workers could drive the nail flush with the board in two rhythmic swings. I wanted to try my hand at it, too. I had been watching all day, so I knew I was up to the task.
They were accommodating and allowed me to give it a few whacks, but of course, the nail did not go in. After watching me fail miserably, the first thing they corrected was my grip—not too tight, not too light, not too high on the handle, etc.
It has to start with the right grip to get the best result. The same is true for your retirement.
