You asked for it.
So here's some logic.
When I as about 12 years old, I had a friend, Robert.
His father worked for Ampex. He was some sort of engineer or researcher.
I think Ampex was later bought out by Fairchild, etc.
His father, at least on two occasions, emphasized that he was a brain-picker.
I'll admit that at the time I felt a bit ill at ease when told this.
He emphatically said that he literally picked peoples brains.
And he would reach out with a hand as if plucking something from the air.
Sounded like cannibalism to this kid.
He meant that he gained knowledge and experience from other people's
knowledge and experiences by "picking their brains."
I'm sure you understand.
So I've noticed that the current crop of world class pool champions don't
spend much if any time at all here on AZBilliards forums.
If anyone was seeking knowledge and wisdom about pool, they'd seek it from these champions.
But from what I've seen and heard none of them are or have come forward offering any free precious golden tidbits.
Gorst was asked once and he said, "I just see the shots."
That was it.
Does anyone buy that?
All of these greats know exactly what they are doing in detail that has made them champions.
Each and every one could divulge their secrets if they wanted to.
But they don't.
So there must be a reason.
You figure it out.
I'm not even going to try.
But I have decided to follow their lead.
Seems like the wise thing to do.
So don't expect the Holy Grail from me in this regard.
The best one can hope for is to serendipitously run across previously revealed information that is still rather obscure
and held closely by the keepers of privileged knowledge. While not secret, still lesser known and rare.
So get off my case.
Pool actually is what-you-see-is-what-you-get. There really are no secrets. These "secrets" are all a psychological scam meant to dumb us down. Nothing is hidden. It's all right there on the cloth covered tabletop with its rails, pockets, balls, the cue, the chalk, and of course, the Action. Sharp focus, acute observation, critical thinking, and perhaps a creative bent is all you need. Figure it out for yourself. Then keep quiet.
So here's some logic.
When I as about 12 years old, I had a friend, Robert.
His father worked for Ampex. He was some sort of engineer or researcher.
I think Ampex was later bought out by Fairchild, etc.
His father, at least on two occasions, emphasized that he was a brain-picker.
I'll admit that at the time I felt a bit ill at ease when told this.
He emphatically said that he literally picked peoples brains.
And he would reach out with a hand as if plucking something from the air.
Sounded like cannibalism to this kid.
He meant that he gained knowledge and experience from other people's
knowledge and experiences by "picking their brains."
I'm sure you understand.
So I've noticed that the current crop of world class pool champions don't
spend much if any time at all here on AZBilliards forums.
If anyone was seeking knowledge and wisdom about pool, they'd seek it from these champions.
But from what I've seen and heard none of them are or have come forward offering any free precious golden tidbits.
Gorst was asked once and he said, "I just see the shots."
That was it.
Does anyone buy that?
All of these greats know exactly what they are doing in detail that has made them champions.
Each and every one could divulge their secrets if they wanted to.
But they don't.
So there must be a reason.
You figure it out.
I'm not even going to try.
But I have decided to follow their lead.
Seems like the wise thing to do.
So don't expect the Holy Grail from me in this regard.
The best one can hope for is to serendipitously run across previously revealed information that is still rather obscure
and held closely by the keepers of privileged knowledge. While not secret, still lesser known and rare.
So get off my case.
Pool actually is what-you-see-is-what-you-get. There really are no secrets. These "secrets" are all a psychological scam meant to dumb us down. Nothing is hidden. It's all right there on the cloth covered tabletop with its rails, pockets, balls, the cue, the chalk, and of course, the Action. Sharp focus, acute observation, critical thinking, and perhaps a creative bent is all you need. Figure it out for yourself. Then keep quiet.
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