Utterly embarrassing and honest confessions of a 1 year pro

[Bob T.]

Don't worry about it, you'll get better, just like you did in poker. Oh yeah, and remember that the scoring is done when you get close to the green. Spend a lot of time practicing the short game.

[bogey]

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ive thought about this before, but ive never played golf before besides driving range (i can hit the thing like 150 yards with no accuracy) and minature golf. can you just join a local golf club, shoot a par 93 and not be the idiot whos standing on the green?

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theres no way you'll shoot a 93 if you've never gone before

[SL__72]

I don't know much about playing poker proffesionally but I thought yoadrians post seemed like pretty good advice. Working a couple nights a week as a bartender or something like that would probably be fun, as well as something to fill time on your resume if/when you ever have to get a real job.

[yoadrians]

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I don't know much about playing poker proffesionally but I thought yoadrians post seemed like pretty good advice. Working a couple nights a week as a bartender or something like that would probably be fun, as well as something to fill time on your resume if/when you ever have to get a real job.

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I'm glad someone else brought this up again. Seriously man, I know getting a 'job' might not seem all that fun or even worth it, seeing as you don't need the money. But in a work environment - specifically bars and restaruants - you get a lot of the college-aged/young adults working there. Goldmine for friends (or at least new people to have fun with). Keeps you on your toes, gets you out of the apartment, you meet people, and you bank a little extra money to put away.

Give it some thought, my man. And, again, keep up with the running. 5K in the fall, baby! You can do it.

[mickey]

Turning Stone,

You've received some great advice here, to keep up
the exercise program, get out of the house with a part
time job or volunteer work, or take a class, and taking up
golf.

Golf seems very suited to your personality - it rewards rewards devotion and singlemindedness. The best way to get started
is to find a local golf pro and sign up for a series of lessons. It won't cost much, you'll enjoy it, and it will get you on the right track for what will become endless practice sessions and relentless game improvement.
You need lessons, it is pretty hard to teach yourself to play golf.

[dealer_toe]

I've always had respect for your posts. Its huge, and unique that you can not only realize the things you do, but be secure enough to post it on an open forum. Something tells me you'll be just fine.

I joined a gym...the one the hooter girls get a membership too [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] and I play some competitive golf. I find getting out of the house is really refreshing and helps w/ the grind. There are a lot of things out there for you to try. I'm actually thinking about going to school part time this fall for a change of pace, and to do something "for real productive."

[mscags]

You have just gained a lot of respect in my book.

[bernie]

Nice post.

Welcome to burnout.

Burnout sucks!

I can identify with some of the stuff you're going through. It isn't always fun.

b

[sthief09]

are you a pro bernie?

[bernie]

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are you a pro bernie?

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I didn't know it was a secret.

b