The Real Reason You’re Still Stuck
A couple of years into playing pool, I thought I was doing everything right. I was at the table for hours. I was obsessed. I was grinding. And stil...
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The Most Important Lesson in Pool (And Life)
I remember driving home from a tournaments, feeling like I had completely failed. I made bad decisions, missed key shots, and walked away without a...
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How Pre-Match Affirmations Changed My Game
A few years back, I was looking for something to help me get in the right mental state before my matches. I was tired of stepping up to the table e...
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The Only Opinion That Matters At The Table
I will never forget my first time at the Derby City Classic. I was surprised by how many people recognized me from YouTube. They’d come up, introdu...
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Focus On The Right Things
One of the biggest challenges in pool for me was learning to stay focused on right now. It’s so tempting to think about the score, the match outcom...
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The Most Important Skill in Pool
If I had to pick the single most important skill for any pool player, I'd always say it's their stroke. But I’m not talking about having textbook f...
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The Mental Edge for Pool Players
Recently, I received a message that struck a chord with me. A fellow pool player shared their heart-wrenching story of participating in a tournamen...
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Overcoming Failure and Embarrassment in Pool
All of us play pool for the pure sake of fun and excitement. But in certain situations, it can also be scary, especially when you're feeling the pr...
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The Power of Breathing in Pool
Have you ever thought about how your breathing affects your pool game? A lot of people don't realize this, but it can have a big impact on how well...
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