05-Dec-2008, 01:20 AM
I'm confused. What is all this "I could beat all you guys if I actually practiced" shit? Or "You're so lucky I don't practice"? When did practicing become stupid, or something lesser people do? Personally, I practice probably about an hour a day. Jon, any time you're messing around on your table, I hate to tell you, but that's practicing - you're improving or maintaining your game in one way or another. If I could play the piano better without practicing than someone who practices a lot, does this make me a better person? No, it makes me more talented, and the other person more dedicated - both are good qualities.
I'm not sure when practicing became a shameful thing, but I think it's about time it stops being dropped around as an excuse. If someone has talent, great! If someone needs to practice more to win, that's also great! You should be driven by competition, to give your opponent the best game that you can. If you lose, you lost. You lost because of you, and that's the end of the story, and you move on to the next game.
Either improve your game through table time, or stop whining about how good you could be if you did - I'm tired of hearing that shit. To use an old favourite axiom - Put up, or shut up.
I'm not sure when practicing became a shameful thing, but I think it's about time it stops being dropped around as an excuse. If someone has talent, great! If someone needs to practice more to win, that's also great! You should be driven by competition, to give your opponent the best game that you can. If you lose, you lost. You lost because of you, and that's the end of the story, and you move on to the next game.
Either improve your game through table time, or stop whining about how good you could be if you did - I'm tired of hearing that shit. To use an old favourite axiom - Put up, or shut up.