Dear Gentle Readers,
Yes, I realize that it’s possible to rollercoaster from one emotion to the other in the course of a set. And perhaps there are some players so internally stoical that they don’t feel either one.
But I think some people basically have a somewhat rosy outlook on life. Others see mostly the dark side. (These pessimists, when contemplating a positive result, probably remember that old philosopher who remarked, “Don’t hold your breath.”)
Let me begin by speculating:
Efren - - an optimist.
Earl - - not so much.
SVB - - probably mostly positive.
So … pool players, how about you? And some of the other professional practitioners?
Rigorous forensic data are my life,
Sunny
P. S. During my gap year I spent a week in rural France with the most upbeat, optimistic boy I’ve ever met. A week was all I could stand.
Yes, I realize that it’s possible to rollercoaster from one emotion to the other in the course of a set. And perhaps there are some players so internally stoical that they don’t feel either one.
But I think some people basically have a somewhat rosy outlook on life. Others see mostly the dark side. (These pessimists, when contemplating a positive result, probably remember that old philosopher who remarked, “Don’t hold your breath.”)
Let me begin by speculating:
Efren - - an optimist.
Earl - - not so much.
SVB - - probably mostly positive.
So … pool players, how about you? And some of the other professional practitioners?
Rigorous forensic data are my life,
Sunny
P. S. During my gap year I spent a week in rural France with the most upbeat, optimistic boy I’ve ever met. A week was all I could stand.