A gentleman approached me last night, and asked if I'd like to play some 9 ball for a nominal fee. I told him that I wasn't all that fond of 9 ball, but I would gladly play a quick 100 point game of straight. He agreed as long as I broke. Right from the start this guy was SOOOOOOOOO SLOOOOOOOOOW! I mean he would make Tim Conway's "old man" character on the Carol Burnett Show look like Jesse Owens by comparison!It probably took him a minute each time he rechalked his cue. I almost dosed off a couple of times waiting for him to shoot. I realize this is some peoples way of "sharking", by taking you out of YOUR rhythm, but I don't think that was his MO. He was just in perpetual "Prozak" mode. I eventually won, but my biggest struggle wasn't with his shooting skills, it was with MYSELF, trying to stay focused. I found myself checking out the "Babe" in the mini skirt on the next table, laying out for a stretch shot, rather than the task at hand. VERY frustrating! ( Nice view though! LOL!)
My question is: What do you all do to maintain or regain your focus, once bordom sets in?
My question is: What do you all do to maintain or regain your focus, once bordom sets in?