Fear

[Colin Colenso]

Thanks So much guys...

and a special thank you to colin

Those four points of
Controllable Goals:

1. I will endeavor to study the table and commit to the most appropriate shot.

2. I will endeavor to execute this shot to the best of my ability without letting myself get distracted.

3. I will accept the result of the shot and endeavor to learn from my strengths or weaknesses in execution.

4. I shall admonish myself mentally whenever the focus of my desire turns toward the wish for winning, wishing not to miss a shot, good fortune, bad play by the opponent or any other selfish goals that do not accord with the goals listed above.


I have printed those out on a index card and im am gona take it to work and have it laminated and keep that in my pool case so that i can read it before i play..i was really charged when i read that...I will help me focus on what i can do instead of what i cant.. I have been practicing for the Richmond City Tournament here in Va..this will be my frist big step into the tournament world..I want to play in some major tournaments and see where i stack up against the everyone...thanks guys

Good luck QCG,

Just a note that it is not easy to change desires which have become habit. It kind of goes against our nature. But by constantly reminding yourself of these goals, it will become easier, and at times you'll find yourself comfortably in a good frame of mind.

They are kind of like mantras. Need to be drilled in.

Colin

 

[Scott Lee]

The lessons i took with Scott Lee really have been a blessing..I am getting more and more confident in what i do...I had one the guys who i think is in the top 10 shooters in Richmond tell me he was amazed at what a 2 hour session did for me...he actually sat around on last sunday and watch me play my brother..who aint a bad shot himslef..but I just creamed him...my brother said..."damn..when is that guy coming back to richmond" hehe..I konw its in my head...I know the stronger my games get the more confident i will be..I am steping out of my water hole here in Richmond and looking to play in the Tiger Planet Pool Tour and maybe Shannon the Cannon's tour..i know the level of play that i will face so i wanted to make the commitment to step my game up...Thanks guys for all the advise..this is why i love this forum...I log on just about everyday..it had become part of my daily routine..Take care...

And Kevin I cant wait to meet you in Person..you crack me up

Tony...Keep practicing the way I showed you. The payoff will come in another 2-3 weeks! Good luck with your game, and keep in touch! Since we worked together last Sunday, I've worked with others across NC, and am now down in FL for the next week! I'm looking forward to seeing you again the next time I'm in Richmond!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

 

[Blackjack]

I wonder if anyone else has the problem that i am about to confide to Thousands of people around the world. I have a fear that I KNOW kills my game sometimes and when it comes up I hate it..it doesnt rear its head very often but when it does ...its cripling..this is what it is..I shoot pretty damn sporty and i have the ability to run out at any time...but I get scared....can you believe that I get scared to run out..i get worried around the 3rd ball i pocket that im gona run down to the 7 or 8 and lock a ball up that I find my self missing the 3 or 4 on purpose making the other guy run out and hope that he screws up..I hate that i do that..I wish i could develop that killer instinct...blood in the water,,,shark mentality to not worry about missing..and just know without question that im out. Like i said i dont always feel that way..sometimes...i dont care where im left on the table..I have that 1000 yard stare and just know im out..anyone else have this come up.

Quitecoolguy has exposed the one weak link in his chain of armor..heheh

Click the link below:

Looking At Fear

This article is an excerpt from another one of my books, The Growling Point.

If you're bored and have nothing better to do this weekend, I have other articles in the ARTICLE INDEX - they mostly deal with the mental game and other topics that you might find interesting. I hope this gives you some ideas and strength for those situations.

 

[Wild Thing II]

It's all about dealing with

So let me get this straight; What you're suggesting is for people to conquer their fears at the pool table by welding explosives or standing under 60 ton loads held up by a shoestring? Where do I sign up?

I think the important thing is to have confidence in yourself, because if you don't, nobody else will.

the fear of welding around these gas's!! Knowing that that shoe string isn't going to snap.You need to be damn confident in what you're doing. How comfortable would you be??

 

[JimS]

Play one shot at a time and play that shot with total commitment. No other thoughts.... only this shot and where the cb goes next. It's not about winning.. it's about this shot. Concentrate on what Mark Wilson says in the quote in my signature... "apply yourself completely to each opportunity to strike a pool ball".