saddned at my loss of passion for this sport

[JCIN]

Take a break. Go find something else that excites you. Chances are at some point you will come back to pool. If you don't thats fine too. Life is too short not to enjoy what you can of it.

 

[oldplayer]

Mr OldPlayer, I'm sure the entire family of AZB is with me on the condolences I offer. Please know that we are with you in your time of sorrow & we'll be there always....

thank you ceebee and thank you for your service too!

 

[Dunnn51]

Losing "passion"

Bro,
"passion," comes and goes,.....
For anything..... (Insert Interest HERE )
My Dad,used to say this to me: "Once you have a real passion for something;it gets in your blood. It never leaves." I have heard many others say the same thing.He was right. I have 4 true passions in my life: 1 of them is pool. I walked away from this game for over 20 yrs, and came back 5 yrs ago.

One day you will be doing some odd thing or other, and you will remember something about pool that will ignite your "passion" once again. That wanton Zest/zeal will return in a big way! :wink:

Hang in there; it doesn't take much to ignite passion for something.

 

[Black-Balled]

Not with pool...but with Porsches. Had 4 of them over a period of 40 years...then one day, for various reasons...poof! Passion gone.

So, I sold out...everything. The car, the magazines, the spares, the special tools...all of it now gone. I'm really not that much of a car guy now.

Bottom line...when something stops being fun, it's time to look for something else fun.

At least that's how it worked for me.

You shut your mouth! Now you crossed the line.

I really want one.

But I can say I am pretty bored with pool right now too. Didn't play 10hrs since March...and don't really care.

 

[Lonestar_jim]

I started playing in 1965 and was hooked the fist day.....got really good within 2 or 3 years. had a 9' Brunswick in my house for 13 years and played every day! got even better. left for a 7 yr sabbatical with my wife thru the Caribbean and did not lose but one game and that was to the champion of Bonaire! got back to the usa and did not play for 5 years then started back 3 years ago. tried to get my old game back but because of age I only got back 90% of it. in the past 3 years I have won two 9 ball tournaments, and 8 ball tournament and a 2nd place and 1st place in straight pool. my "apa master's" team got 2nd place 2 sessions ago and 1st place this last session. so I think you can agree I have had an intense passion for pool for a long time. a couple of years ago my wife was diagnosed with a terminal disease and the doctor told me 2 weeks ago she would probably not make it to this xmas and I had to go ahead and make funeral arrangements. I have lost all passion for the sport now and doubt that I will ever get it back....but it was a great ride (with he wife too!). good luck on the hunt and try taking off a couple of weeks. sometimes you can get a little burned out.

I feel for you both.

 

[Tramp Steamer]

Bro,
"passion," comes and goes,.....
For anything..... (Insert Interest HERE )
My Dad,used to say this to me: "Once you have a real passion for something;it gets in your blood. It never leaves." I have heard many others say the same thing.He was right. I have 4 true passions in my life: 1 of them is pool. I walked away from this game for over 20 yrs, and came back 5 yrs ago.
One day you will be doing some odd thing or other, and you will remember something about pool that will ignite your "passion" once again. That wanton Zest/zeal will return in a big way! :wink:
Hang in there; it doesn't take much to ignite passion for something.

So true, my friend, so true.
When you first do something worthwhile, you're certain that you'll want to do it again. Kind of like the first time I masturbated. I was certain I was going to do it again. :thumbup:

 

[Dunnn51]

:lmao::lmao:

Tramp ,................

You are truly ONE of a kind ! :grin:
(They did break the mold,........ didn't they ?) :wink:

 

[Dead Money]

I have been playing pool my whole life. I used to love the sport more than life itself. I used to get excitedly nervous before competing, whether in tournaments or just league play. I was an avid student of the game and have just about every instructional book made, many instructional videos and was even an accu-stats video of the month member. I have attended pool clinics and have fantastic mentors / teachers that I enjoyed taking lessons from periodically. While never a superstar, I played as a c+ player, but my game steadily improved over the years and I was a tough competitor. I own a pool table and I enjoyed and looked forward to regularly practicing, especially in anticipation of an upcoming tournament, but equally just to knock a few balls around with friends and family. As for the pros, I idolized them as if a kid, seeking them out for autographs at tournaments, hanging my signed copies of billiards digest on the walls of my make-shift pool room in my basement.

The point of my post is that all of a sudden, like a light switch, I have lost my passion for the game and it saddens me a great deal. But passion is a strange thing. You can't "will it" to be there. It's either there or its not. I no longer look forward to league nights, played half heartedly in a few tournaments recently, and pretty much stopped reading & practicing. Somehow the sport is still special for me, but is only a shadow of it's former self of what it used to be and mean for me.

Interested if any of you have experienced this, and my hope is, you will tell me how you managed to recapture the magic and passion for the game - something I am desperate for.

Steve

I'm in the same boat I've taken two 7 or 8 week breaks from pool since Mid December 2014. In fact as of right now I haven't hit a pool ball since the end of May 2015. For me this is shocking as I was a guy who was hitting pool balls 4 and 5 days a week. Some days I would be practicing and doing specific work on my game and others I would be playing folks cheap sets or head to head for practice purposes. I did this for a long time too! Years!

Why the big change? Running my business and helping look after my dad has beat me down physically and mentally and I have no real desire to go to the pool hall to practice around, let alone try and match up or be around the stupid behavior that often takes place in the pool halls. Pool right now seems like a waste of ****ing time and energy and I'm afraid if I start back up I'll get hooked in again and I'm not sure I want to be involved in it anymore. It is funny how much easier it is to not want to go play as time passes from the last time I played. Whew........

I don't know. This might just be a few long breaks from pool and I get it going again on the regular or I may be done. Maybe my priorities have changed too?

 

[LAlouie]

I have been playing pool my whole life. I used to love the sport more than life itself. I used to get excitedly nervous before competing, whether in tournaments or just league play. I was an avid student of the game and have just about every instructional book made, many instructional videos and was even an accu-stats video of the month member. I have attended pool clinics and have fantastic mentors / teachers that I enjoyed taking lessons from periodically. While never a superstar, I played as a c+ player, but my game steadily improved over the years and I was a tough competitor. I own a pool table and I enjoyed and looked forward to regularly practicing, especially in anticipation of an upcoming tournament, but equally just to knock a few balls around with friends and family. As for the pros, I idolized them as if a kid, seeking them out for autographs at tournaments, hanging my signed copies of billiards digest on the walls of my make-shift pool room in my basement.

The point of my post is that all of a sudden, like a light switch, I have lost my passion for the game and it saddens me a great deal. But passion is a strange thing. You can't "will it" to be there. It's either there or its not. I no longer look forward to league nights, played half heartedly in a few tournaments recently, and pretty much stopped reading & practicing. Somehow the sport is still special for me, but is only a shadow of it's former self of what it used to be and mean for me.

Interested if any of you have experienced this, and my hope is, you will tell me how you managed to recapture the magic and passion for the game - something I am desperate for.

Steve

You're now free. Spend more time at the gym

 

[Neil]

People often have a passion for a sport because it challenges them and as they excel and advance their own skills it draws them deeper into to game.

If you reach a point where you come to believe that you have reached the limits of your ability and have nothing more to offer, then the mind can lose interest.

Are you no longer challenged by the sport?

Losing interest could mean you have lost your drive or motivation to improve.

If it turns out this is your problem, send me a personal message. I may have a solution.

I agree. Along with that, always have some goals that you are trying to attain to. Without some kind of goal, it's just entertainment for you.

 

[StraightPoolIU]

I have been playing pool my whole life. I used to love the sport more than life itself. I used to get excitedly nervous before competing, whether in tournaments or just league play. I was an avid student of the game and have just about every instructional book made, many instructional videos and was even an accu-stats video of the month member. I have attended pool clinics and have fantastic mentors / teachers that I enjoyed taking lessons from periodically. While never a superstar, I played as a c+ player, but my game steadily improved over the years and I was a tough competitor. I own a pool table and I enjoyed and looked forward to regularly practicing, especially in anticipation of an upcoming tournament, but equally just to knock a few balls around with friends and family. As for the pros, I idolized them as if a kid, seeking them out for autographs at tournaments, hanging my signed copies of billiards digest on the walls of my make-shift pool room in my basement.

The point of my post is that all of a sudden, like a light switch, I have lost my passion for the game and it saddens me a great deal. But passion is a strange thing. You can't "will it" to be there. It's either there or its not. I no longer look forward to league nights, played half heartedly in a few tournaments recently, and pretty much stopped reading & practicing. Somehow the sport is still special for me, but is only a shadow of it's former self of what it used to be and mean for me.

Interested if any of you have experienced this, and my hope is, you will tell me how you managed to recapture the magic and passion for the game - something I am desperate for.

Steve

I know the feeling. I was that way with golf. When I was in middle school and high school I was obsessed. I practiced constantly and played more than once a week. I watched the tour every week, but then it just kind of...stopped being fun. Instead I chose to start playing pool again and never looked back. Hell the same could be said for my love affair with pool when I was going through my golf phase. Stuff like this comes and goes. Just do what is fun for you. They are hobbies not work. You'll probably pick it up again eventually.

 

[Pleinairrider]

If you're saddened by it, you still have passion. After all, that's part of the words definition.

 

[ceebee]

Bro,
"passion," comes and goes,.....
For anything..... (Insert Interest HERE )
My Dad,used to say this to me: "Once you have a real passion for something;it gets in your blood. It never leaves." I have heard many others say the same thing.He was right. I have 4 true passions in my life: 1 of them is pool. I walked away from this game for over 20 yrs, and came back 5 yrs ago.

One day you will be doing some odd thing or other, and you will remember something about pool that will ignite your "passion" once again. That wanton Zest/zeal will return in a big way! :wink:

Hang in there; it doesn't take much to ignite passion for something.

I haven't had a Pedal Steel Guitar in 12 years. I hear it it played in the music I listen too.... always missed it. So I bought another one & an amplifier too. Someone will sell this one, I won't.

Seems like I have two passions in my life now, beside my business. At 74, I'm busier than a one-armed paper hanger.

 

[Tramp Steamer]

If you're saddened by it, you still have passion. After all, that's part of the words definition.

Isn't that kind of like a necrophiliac at a funeral?

 

[Dunnn51]

wow

I haven't had a Pedal Steel Guitar in 12 years. I hear it it played in the music I listen too.... always missed it. So I bought another one & an amplifier too. Someone will sell this one, I won't.

Seems like I have two passions in my life now, beside my business. At 74, I'm busier than a one-armed paper hanger.

Funny you mention this now. I myself was looking into a lap-steel guitar to learn to play. I played a 5-string tenor Banjo many yrs ago, and enjoyed it. Always admired the range and scope of sound a good steel guitar can produce. Steel guitar changes the entire structure of a song/melody.

Good Luck with that ! Let me know how it turns out :thumbup:

 

[GoldCrown]

Take a break and then come back when you are ready. You love the game, It does not go away.
I'll never be a great shooter but play good enough to have fun. I'm happy to be at the table at this stage. I have good days and bad days. Want to quit sometimes but what for.I got tired of the some old same old so I took up OnePocket. Everyday is day one. I found new life. Relax for a while and recharge....you'll be back.

 

[oldgame]

This is exactley what has happened to me. I love pool but I just lost the passion for it. I hope to get it back.

 

[3kushn]

I have been playing pool my whole life. I used to love the sport more than life itself. I used to get excitedly nervous before competing, whether in tournaments or just league play. I was an avid student of the game and have just about every instructional book made, many instructional videos and was even an accu-stats video of the month member. I have attended pool clinics and have fantastic mentors / teachers that I enjoyed taking lessons from periodically. While never a superstar, I played as a c+ player, but my game steadily improved over the years and I was a tough competitor. I own a pool table and I enjoyed and looked forward to regularly practicing, especially in anticipation of an upcoming tournament, but equally just to knock a few balls around with friends and family. As for the pros, I idolized them as if a kid, seeking them out for autographs at tournaments, hanging my signed copies of billiards digest on the walls of my make-shift pool room in my basement.

The point of my post is that all of a sudden, like a light switch, I have lost my passion for the game and it saddens me a great deal. But passion is a strange thing. You can't "will it" to be there. It's either there or its not. I no longer look forward to league nights, played half heartedly in a few tournaments recently, and pretty much stopped reading & practicing. Somehow the sport is still special for me, but is only a shadow of it's former self of what it used to be and mean for me.

Interested if any of you have experienced this, and my hope is, you will tell me how you managed to recapture the magic and passion for the game - something I am desperate for.

Steve

I'm in the same boat. No one to play and can't even walk to my basement and hit a ball. My excuse is there's nothing to work toward anymore.

 

[Island Drive]

I have been playing pool my whole life. I used to love the sport more than life itself. I used to get excitedly nervous before competing, whether in tournaments or just league play. I was an avid student of the game and have just about every instructional book made, many instructional videos and was even an accu-stats video of the month member. I have attended pool clinics and have fantastic mentors / teachers that I enjoyed taking lessons from periodically. While never a superstar, I played as a c+ player, but my game steadily improved over the years and I was a tough competitor. I own a pool table and I enjoyed and looked forward to regularly practicing, especially in anticipation of an upcoming tournament, but equally just to knock a few balls around with friends and family. As for the pros, I idolized them as if a kid, seeking them out for autographs at tournaments, hanging my signed copies of billiards digest on the walls of my make-shift pool room in my basement.

The point of my post is that all of a sudden, like a light switch, I have lost my passion for the game and it saddens me a great deal. But passion is a strange thing. You can't "will it" to be there. It's either there or its not. I no longer look forward to league nights, played half heartedly in a few tournaments recently, and pretty much stopped reading & practicing. Somehow the sport is still special for me, but is only a shadow of it's former self of what it used to be and mean for me.

Interested if any of you have experienced this, and my hope is, you will tell me how you managed to recapture the magic and passion for the game - something I am desperate for.

Steve

Time heals all wounds....