I am an avid pool player. And I can tell you, nothing pleases me more than placing in the top four in a pool tournament, that is where most of the money is anyways. I have loved the game of pool for as long as I can remember. I think it started with the sound of the cue ball hitting the object ball, especially if it was hit really hard. It was a game that just took my attention. My game improves with every week of play. On this Sunday morning prior to entering a tournament, I was reflecting on the game and thinking to my self what is it that makes for a successful pool game and I came up with these points and how they relate to everyday living:

1. When you begin a good game of pool and your breaking the rack you've got to hit it hard. (When you begin anything, you've got to hit it hard. You've better get out of the gate as fast and as hard as you can.)

2. When your playing the game of pool you've got to take it one ball at a time. You can't shoot the next ball if you don't make the first ball. (When you are working on your goals, you've got to take it one step at a time.)

3. When your playing a a game of pool against an opponent, sometimes you have to play a safe. A safe is where you hit the cue ball in a manner that doesn't allow you opponent a clear shot at his or her balls. (When your in a competitive market sometimes, you need to keep your trade secrets close to the vest. Not giving your competitors a shot until you clean up and win!)

4. When you are faced with a safe played against you, sometimes you have to go for gusto. (Sometimes you have to say what the heck and go for it anyway. Sometimes this pays off. No Risk, No Reward.)

5. Position play is very important. When you are shooting a shot, you have to have a good idea of where the cue ball is going to end up. And it should be set up for your next shot. (Always have a plan, and execute that plan, one step at a time. And if you find yourself a little out of shape, execute a safe until you can regroup and review your plan and start it again.)

I hope you find this useful.

And I hope you have a great week. Feel free to contact me anytime.

Here's to Your LifetoSuccess,

John Clark, www.lifetosuccess.com