My Nervous Breakdown

[bankshot76]

About 3 and 1/2 months ago I got beat in a APA league match by a lower handicap and it completely pushed me completely over the edge. Honestly, I was ready to just hang up pool. I went out the next night and bought a rediculously expensive set of golf clubs that I had NO IDEA how to use and now I'm a golfer...I took my break, didn't even watch pool on tv, and completely quit anything pool related. I've threatened for years that I was going to take a break from pool and clear my head and try to come back and ENJOY playing and not get so wrapped up in winning as much as appreciating the time that I am having while playing. I'm back from my 3 1/2 month break and have been practicing and it's like I never stopped...Stroke is better than it was, seeing the table better, and actually enjoying the game. It killed me not to go play but I have to tell you I think it was the best thing I've ever done to help my game. Honestly, enjoying the game is a win in itself for me. On top of that I taught myself to play golf and I always thought that golf was a game for rich snobs, but that game is a freakin' blast!

 

[Fatboy]

golf is good for your pool game, pool is good for your golf game.


i dont play golf so i suck at pool


seriously it is, and mind muscle memory dosent just go away, thats why after a week or 2 any top player can be in good form playing pool, clearing your head isnt a bad thing go easy on your self and you'll play bettter and enjoy both sports more

 

[rossaroni]

Yea, it sucks losing to a 2 when you are a 3. You are suppose to be way better then them. You didn't dedicate all those years practicing to become a 3 for nothing. If losing to a lower rated player made you flip out, maybe you should look for your nearest psychologist.

Good luck to you! Glad that a little break is what you needed.

 

[tom mcgonagle]

If all you take from anything is winning and losing, your missing out on a lot. This is when you build up to much pressure, and the game isn't fun anymore.
Keep the mind-set you have and welcome back.

 

[Gerry]

good for you! I did the same thing this summer. I started playing golf again after a 5 year layoff. In about 3 weeks I was almost back to my old handicap of 7. There is NO OTHER M-FN GAME THAT WILL MAKE MY BLOOD BOIL>>>>>like golf. :angry:

I'll go out and shoot 78....then back it up with a stellar 85 the next day. I know, some folks would love to shoot 85, but in my twisted head.....if I can do it one day I should do it EVERY day.

I have the same psychosis with pool, but for some reason I can deal with it?

G.

 

[jensen_lover]

Like Mr. Vandross says (it relates right?)

Not all bad, not all good
(I’m tryin’ to tell you that it’s) Not all high, not all low (not all high and not all low)
Not all heaven, not all hell (as far as I can tell)
It’s not some prize you win, you don’t have a thing to prove, just enjoy the groove
Right in the middle​