Do you have a "learning style"? Maybe not

[FranCrimi]

Roger that, however when I was playing my best - I never considered my focus to be solely on myself. My focus was on the table and ball's and not myself? As you know Fran when talkin bout top performance in any sporting venture - better to leave the ego/self - a quite mind is essential. So it would seem that some media outlets would offer protection - to certain people who Claim to have broke World Records in Pocket Billiards - without providing any definitive evidence. As for books that can help out "The Inner Game of Tennis" was a personal favorite for me - both self 1 'n' 2 - has taught me to not trust folklore 626 media. I have a learnin stile'.

Totally agree Dan. Focusing inward too much while playing is death. I was talking more about what you have to go through to achieve excellence. The pursuit of excellence, whatever the sport, is a selfish pursuit. If you're worried about paying the bills or supporting loved-ones or any of the normal responsibilities that go along with life, it's hard to go to a pool room every day and practice hours and hours without feeling guilty. Having someone in your corner to ease that burden of guilt and stand up for you when it counts, means a lot, even if it's just someone who supports you on an emotional level.

Most amateurs think that the pros were lucky in their life circumstances and that unlike themselves, the pros had all the time in the world and no responsibilities to allow them to play so much pool. That's not true. The personal sacrifices people have to make to achieve excellence are enormous, especially on the emotional side.

 

[Dan Harriman]

Totally agree Dan. Focusing inward too much while playing is death. I was talking more about what you have to go through to achieve excellence. The pursuit of excellence, whatever the sport, is a selfish pursuit. If you're worried about paying the bills or supporting loved-ones or any of the normal responsibilities that go along with life, it's hard to go to a pool room every day and practice hours and hours without feeling guilty. Having someone in your corner to ease that burden of guilt and stand up for you when it counts, means a lot, even if it's just someone who supports you on an emotional level.

Most amateurs think that the pros were lucky in their life circumstances and that unlike themselves, the pros had all the time in the world and no responsibilities to allow them to play so much pool. That's not true. The personal sacrifices people have to make to achieve excellence are enormous, especially on the emotional side.

I agree, what I am tryin to say is if that someone' in 'my corner' - is dishonest - I would not want their help - no matter how much influenza' they might have. So for me running many racks in 14.1 - is not - nor has it ever been "Who you know". I have learned it is More about "What you know" - if there is a market for what is known. Unfortunately with Pocket Billiards - there is not much of a market - sadly then it can become bout "Who we know or knew" I guess I would rather have a solid foundation - rather than many people trying to sell the public - that I have a strong foundation.