jjinfla said:
Well, I see my innocent question brought out two extremes. 1)All pool players are drug/booze addicted and 2) the IPt is making pool legit.
And here I thought George was referring to the fact that being successful in pool as a pro, that is being respected and earning a living wage, is not possible. And that is why they should avoid it as a chosen occupation.
I was just wondering if George Fels, and I ask him because he is respected in the field, if he thinks the IPT will bring respectiblity to the profession. At least enough for him to change his mind about people not setting that goal in life.
Of course the IPT pros will have to portray the proper image which they have all shown that they are willing to do. And once the season starts then KT will really get them to clean up their act. Start with a colon cleanse. Then a strict diet of organic food. etc.
But then I wouldn't be surprised to find out that people like Ralf, Mika, Neils, Johnny,Thorsten and others already are pretty strict about taking care of their bodies.
Jake
Dope and booze are just a way of life for a big part of society in general these days. Is it in pool? sure it is, but it is not the big problem with pools econonomic state. Not everybody who plays pool is a drunk or some kind of addict. It is like saying, well he plays real good, what's wrong with him, or whats he on.
Is the IPT going to change pool forever? I hope so, but since there is no long term plan, probably not. Sure the money is good and might change afew players way of life. What happens though when the smoke clears?
I read the other day about Lotteries. Most who hit the lottery, within two years, are back to their normal lifestyles.
What happens in three years if nobody else comes along with 28 million or whatever the nimber is? Players will be right back where they were within just a few short months.
I am not a KT basher and could care less about his past. I do not wish antthing bad for the IPT, in fact i am as excited about it as anyone and hope to get invoved in it. Still, this is what looks to me as an experiment and not a long time project or anything anyone has talked about. Few ventures really get off the ground without good, solid, old fashioned Bussines Plans which include Short, Mid, and Long Term plans.
Part of the short term, shoulld be a schedule. How do you worry so much about qualifying for something that doesn't have a schedule. It's okay though, because it doesn't have a schedule either.
Activities and details are usually what makes for success. Money is the result.
Those who try to manage results always seem to have fires burning all over the place. Those who manage activities and details always have answers and give the appearance of one is who is very organized.
This is a tough time of year to be introducing and making plans. People are just too scattered and distracted. I'm sure their will be much to come inthe next 10 days.
A lot of people are really banking on this and I hope it works out well for each and every one of them.
at what some of the others have said about George, so much so, I had to wait before writing anything. You know let the madness sit a while and cool down a bit. Anyone who knows me, will tell you I hardly ever get mad at things. But anyone who thinks George Fels should get out of the game or that he is past his time, whether you like what he writes or not needs their head examined. Some of you do mention extremes, but the fact is he is great for the sport. 
