Sharpen The Saw

In the book "7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE" by Dr. Stephen Covey, habit number seven is: :sharpen the saw".

It basically states that in order to be successful and highly effective we need to set some time aside for rest, relaxation, personal time to recover etc...

The way we each do it can be different for everyone but for me I am taking a few days off from Poker to get some chores done I've been putting off, gonna take a walk and hit some golf balls, watch some movies etc...

Remember to sharpen your saw and have a great week everyone :-)

Goosfraba

Goosfraba is word that Inuit use to calm down their children.

It was used in the very funny comedy with Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson.

Recently I have struggled at the tables with my emotions and especially with anger. Ive been running what I consider poorly on Full Tilt.




Today I was reminded in a funny way by a friend to "goosfraba" after yelling in his ear... lol After a little giggle I relaxed and went on later to win the late $26 KO 6 max MTT for $4.1k

For those of us wired like myself, we will always battle daily with our emotions. But I can promise you that they do not have to define or control us. Dont get frustrated or give up, just keep working hard everyday and you can have victory over them...

Have a great day/week everyone :-)

"you cannot give more than 100%" John Wooden

The Latin phrase nemo dat quod non habet means: "No one gives what he does not have".
It really is that simple. We cannot give more than we have to give. Just as in real life there are no real "over achievers" because we can only do what we are able to do and no more.

In my life and certainly in my poker life I have never given near 100%. But from this day I commit myself to trying harder and working harder than I ever have before.

So whatever you goals and dreams are I wish you the best in giving your all toward achievement giving all that you have to offer.

Trip Report

I got back from my trip to PA few days ago. It was nice to get out for a week and hang out with Brad, do some sweat/coaching sessions and relax a bit etc...

I got to drive by the steps where Rocky ran and even played some live cash games sessions at the Sands where I made a small profit :-)

I'd also like to shout out to one of my friends I met through Brad who needs our prayers right now, God Bless you Elk...

I even shipped the $5 2R1A for $6.2k when I got home... Have a great week everyone..