Hi Baz, can I ask a couple of probing questions please, only fauir I think seen as you disappeared from here for 18 months after a spell where you posted a lot, then come back and within a day or two are after money.
You seemed to be mad keen on chess, then you say youve now dropped it, how does an investor know you wont lose interest over night if you lose a match or two?
At what '£' point does '£' affect your game?
What reason do you need staking, you simply dont have the cash?
GL anyway.
Hi Chip Prince, that's fair enough I'll answer.
I was keen on chess and ended up turning into a complete recluse, and a complete nutjob over it. I stopped posting here and everywhere else, I stopped going out other than to chess clubs and lost a lot of my friends because they thought I'd gone mad. Probably true considering if I lost a blitz game I'd want to hit the screen.
Pool taught me a lot about self control, and my coach has a lot to answer for in that he changed my mindset.
Pool is something that has always interested me, but I never wanted to take it seriously because I was scared I'd lose the love for it. But I have a balance of activities now so that pool always feels fresh, even if I play 4 hours a day (my norm). Having a giirlfriend helps too
At what point does £ affect my game? In any tiny game up to £20 a man I can play as if I am practising. My mindset doesn't change much other than that I replace bragging rights (in friendlies) to winning money. The couple of times have played for considerably more I have found I am nervous for the first 3 or 4 racks while I am finding my feet. After that I have the same mindset I have in practise.
I am looking to be staked for 50% as I have to give some of my money to my girlfriend. We reached a compromise where she'll support me in money games but only if I am not responsible for 100%. She's my rock, and she's in a difficult patch therefore I will agree if she supports me. She does 100%, and thats why I'm looking to the staking.
Sorry about the timing of it all, it seemed a good idea to ask while I am planning my next 6 months with my coach to include a week on the road in Holland. I'm just catching up with whats what on here after all this time. Glad RSQ is still around
Baz