Big Decisions Affecting Play

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DrCue'sProtege

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any of you other posters out there ever have your game suffer because of big decisions you have to make in other areas of your life?

as an example, some know i live above a garage in an apartment, and i am getting ready to expand it by 12 feet. the Gold Crown IV is coming back upstairs once completed. the cost of this project is around $14,500. not included are the new cabinets, kitchen countertop, and carpet - another $3,500.

my problem is when i wake up in the mornings i start to doubt whether i should be making these renovations. then my mind starts to race about 100 MPH, and i get all stressed out on whether i should be spending all this money, and that haunts me throughout the day.

i bought the cabinets and countertop today, about $2,500. i bet tomorrow morning when i wake up i am a nervous wreck. and this will cause my game to suffer if i decide to play some tomorrow night. a buddy from work might be stopping by, and i might not even be able to run 2 balls............:confused:

anybody else ever have this type of mental anguish?

DCP
 
To be successful at pool, one's ability to maintain your mental focus is key to reaching the top of your game (IMHO). As far as spending the money, if you can afford it and it is what you want, go for it!! I just recently finished my basement, so I know what your thinking. Clear you head and run those racks. :) :)
 
thanks for the advice gents. guess only time will tell if this renovation project turns out to be a wise decision - or a disastrous one............:eek:

DCP
 
My mother passed away in March of 2006. As administrator of her estate, I've been tied up with that ever since. Unable to concentrate on my game as I should, it did suffer. Just last week, I received word from the court up in NJ that I had fulfilled my obligations as an administrator. Now, maybe, I can start focusing on my game again. Look out all you pool-playing octagenarians!
 
If you have properly considered all the pros and cons and then made a decision then you move forward with confidence.

In your case it's probably just that you are neurotic. When you doubt/worry take a breath, close your eyes, visualize your new room, tell yourself... outloud if alone... that everything is ok and go back to your practice session.
 
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