Golf Distance

Keep hearing that...
In order to maximize the distance, I have to minimize the effort to "hit" the ball.
In order to minimize the chance of slicing, I have to limit the swing path from outside to inside.
In order to make the ball airborne, I have to think of hitting down at the ball
and the list goes on... Everyone of them against my natural ability to understand the common sense and logic.

I think in order to reduce my handicap, I ought to think of cheese and wine when I play... maybe this might work.