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spoonitnow

06-03-2010, 06:23 PM Post subject: Official BC Motivation Thread

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Motivation is extremely important to be successful in poker. Since you're all hopefully trying to be successful at poker, I think we need to have a thread where people post quotes and pictures and video clips and things for motivational purposes.

Please no nudity or naked girls or that sort of shit. Also please give warning for anything that might be close to "not safe for work".

My first contribution:

YouTube - Any Given Sunday - I Don't Get Strokes (Warning for Strong Language)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripptyde

I only have 2 simple rules when I am coaching a new student.

Rule # 1: don't ask questions

Rule # 2: don't ask questions

I have no interest in discussing strategy with a protege'. Your job is to remain quiet and listen. I have a very systematic approach that I will share with the right candidate and I promise that I will turn you into a force of nature and show you elements of the game of poker that you never knew existed.

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Stacks

06-03-2010, 06:40 PM

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http://i.imgur.com/3JOJo.jpg

{Edit: Changed to a link so it doesn't stretch the screen so damn far. --spoonitnow}

Donachello

06-03-2010, 06:58 PM

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This might be a bit long. But it was a post I read on 2+2 that was pretty inspirational. I think it's been linked here before but I saved it so I could reference it again later.

"THE I haven't written a blog on here in quite a while. Over the past year, I've been going through one of the worst downswings of my poker career, and truthfully its just not as fun to blog when you don't have pleasant things to write about. Its been a combination of many things that contributed to my downswing: I lost a ton of money in backing, I took some shots at higher stakes($25/50, $50/100) games that weren't successful, I displayed poor bankroll management in sports betting(betting up to $5000 per game when I clearly shouldn't be), and quite frankly I've run like complete **** this entire past year.

But I'm not writing this blog to complain, and I'm sure as hell not writing it to gather sympathy. Rather, I want to share with everyone how I deal with running badly because I think it may be my biggest strength as a poker player, and its something I routinely see people do horribly wrong. In addition writing this out will only serve as more motivation for me as I try to right the ship.

I've played professionally for six years now, and over that time I've had quite a few close poker friends. And at one time or another, each of them has run worse than they ever thought imaginable and come to me for advice. I always try to give my best advice, but I feel as if it constantly rings hollow when someone who is not running poorly tries to counsel someone who is. The person who is running poorly begins to buy into the absurd notion that the one giving the advice has never experienced such a downswing and, therefore, probably can't truly relate. Therefore, I'd like to take this opportunity to demonstrate that to be false. I am indeed going through one of those times right now, yet I'm going to practice what I preach.

Let me start off with a quick confession: If you've ever come to me whining or complaining about running bad, I probably tried to cheer you up or make you feel better. However, what I was really thinking the entire time you complained to me was how big of a ****ing idiot you are. I probably knew you were in a bad mood and wouldn't take kindly to hearing my true thoughts, so I kept them to myself. But now that I'm the one going through it, I really don't care about holding back. Variance is the lifeblood of poker. Its what keeps the fish coming back. Its what enables us to do what we do for a living. To curse variance the second it turns against you is shortsighted and ignorant. To allow it to affect your game or your work ethic is just beyond stupid. If you're running badly right now, you probably don't want to hear this; You'd probably rather continue to buy into the myth that you're simply unluckier than everyone else because that provides a bit of temporary satisfaction to the masses of idiots who misunderstand the fundamental concepts of variance in poker. However, I think that if you honestly read and consider what I have to say then you'll admit I speak the truth.

I just got back from a vacation home to Maryland to see family and then to New York for a wedding. Plane tickets, rental car, a new suit for the wedding, wedding gifts, hotel stay, nights out with friends, and a bunch of other stuff ended up costing me over $4000. And when I got back and examined my finances, I realized that I was now getting dangerously close to no longer being able to live the lifestyle I've grown accustomed to(some lower stakes players may find it silly that I "need" to spend as much as I do, but imo if you're willing to work for it then you deserve to enjoy the benefits). So I started back grinding by 18-tabling plo8/nlo8 and trying to put in close a minimum of 5000 hands per day. The results sucked. I ran worse and worse despite my increased efforts. And now I find myself right on the brink of having to either make money immediately or cut back on some of my spending habits. I'm choosing to do the former. I'm confident that I can make that choice because I've done it before- My first blogs on this site detailed how I turned $3000 into $80,000 in just over 4 months, and I did it without ever playing over my bankroll(the lone exception being the very beginning when I played live $1/2 NL with only $3000. However, live $1/2 is so ridiculously soft and I played such a safe style that even with only 15 buy-ins I still felt completely comfortable). The method is actually ridiculous simple, but sticking to it seems to be difficult for most. Here it is:

1. Find a poker game that you can beat consistently(this is obviously the tough part, and this blog is aimed mainly at those who have already accomplished this)

2. Make sure you're bankrolled properly for the game

3. Shut up about running badly because honestly nobody cares. Man the **** up, and just get over it. If you're following step #2 then no downswing should ever truly matter.

4. Work your ass off

5. Profit

Thats it! Thats really all there is to it. I will note that many people seem to let negative variance affect their play, and if this is the case then you have to take a step back and double-check that you're still doing step #1. Otherwise, theres nothing else standing between you and your desired financial goals.

The truth of the matter is that people seem to want to find a way to avoid step #4. They see the stories about tournament winners and wonder why that can't be them. Or they focus on the superstars of the poker world who seem to be able to make ridiculous sums of money just by playing a few hands of ultra high stakes games, and they bemoan the fact that they weren't lucky enough to have been born with such natural ability. Or they do anything else to avoid the simple fact that if you are willing to work hard enough for it, then you will be successful enough to laugh if the face of variance. Yes, it is true that, just like in every other field, certain poker players seem to be very successful without putting in a ton of work. But those people make up less than 1% of the player pool. They're no different than the people born into money, the great athletes who seemed to have won the genetic lottery, or the worker who networked his way into a job he never deserved. And focusing on them is just a waste of our time. Not only that, but it causes us to lose sight of all of the blessings we do have as pro poker players. I can decide today that I "feel" like having a lot of money again, and if I put in the proper work then a few months down the road I'll have that money. 99.99% of the general population simply cannot do that. They work predetermined hours for a predetermined salary, and they don't have the option to simply work harder and make more money. Thats not something we should take for granted.

I own all of the DVDs of the TV show Entourage, and over the past few weeks my roommates and I have been watching it the entire way through. My favorite character on the show is by far Ari Gold. At first, it was simply his humor that drew me to him. However, I've also begun to greatly respect the way he goes about his job. He encounters negative variance that is not his fault all the time(for those who haven't watched the show, Ari is an agent and his main client often completely ignores his advice which has caused tremendous problems, as Ari is almost always correct). Yet each and every time, Ari finds himself in a tough spot due to something entirely not his fault he responds by simply working harder. No complaining, no excuses. Just a determination to be the very best. And as a result, hes the absolute best agent in Hollywood. Call me silly for getting inspiration from a fictional character, but I think its a pretty good example.

People are full of excuses for why they can't work hard. Some people will claim that money isn't the only thing so they don't see the reason to work so hard if it doesn't make them happy. Fair enough, I really can't argue with that. However, if thats your excuse, then don't let me ever hear you complain about variance again. If you want to enjoy your easy little life and not work that hard, then you forfeit your right to blame variance for any of your financial shortcomings. Stop blaming variance and realize that the reason you aren't as successful as you wish is due to your own personal decisions. Other people will point out that I'm single and don't know what its like to have to take care of a family while also playing poker for a living. Thats true, as I don't know what its like. However, I do know that you can communicate your financial goals with your family and that it doesn't take a ton of time to let them know that you care and love them each day. I mean, are you really trying to tell me that you just absolutely have to spend all the time you watching TV with your family? Is that really the quality bonding time that you just can't give up? I think that the truth is that people use that as yet another crutch to fall back on in order to explain their poor work ethic. Or yet another excuse I'll hear is that people can't play too many hands before falling off of their "A" game. To me, thats basically like saying "I'm not very mentally tough, and I'm just going to make excuses instead of working to improve on that." There are people in this world who would kill to have a job as easy as playing online poker. Or I've also seen people say that because they are in the middle of a downswing they need to take some time off. Yeah, I'm sure that not working is the solution to your problems.What you really need to do is toughen up and continue to put in the hours.

So there you have it. I'm going to work my ass off these next few months. I'm going to sacrifice doing many of the things I'd enjoy doing in favor of playing more and more poker. And I'm most definitely not going to complain about variance. When I get to where I financially want to be, maybe I'll take things easy again or maybe I'll create new and bigger goals to strive for. I'm not really sure yet. But I do know that I'm not happy where I'm at right now, and instead of making excuses I'm going to man up and work my way into a better position. Next time you find yourself in a downswing, realize that you need to make a decision: Do you want to make excuses and get sympathy from everyone or do you want to do what it takes to be as successful as you want? The choice really is yours, and you need to realize that doing the former is detrimental towards the latter"

[00:29] <daven> dc, why not check turn behind
[00:30] <DC> daven
[00:30] <DC> on my hand?
[00:30] <daven> yep
[00:30] <DC> because I am drunk
[00:30] <daven> nice reason
[00:30] <daven> no further questions
[00:30] <yaawn> ^^Lol

Problem officer...?

kmind

06-03-2010, 07:21 PM

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YouTube - Jimmy's 1993 ESPY Speech Jimmy V Speech - he was dying of cancer and gave a great speech at the ESPY's

YouTube - Rudy and Janitor Great clip from "Rudy"

CBAT

06-03-2010, 08:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by XxStacksxX

http://i.imgur.com/3JOJo.jpg

{Edit: Changed to a link so it doesn't stretch the screen so damn far. --spoonitnow}

Love this. I was like wtf is he getting at. Then it was awesome.

CBat's Poker Blog

Carroters

06-03-2010, 08:42 PM

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When I first saw this thread title, I thought it was gonna be someone BCer bragging about having made $500 and posting it as "motivation" for others.

This, however, is an awesome idea and defo something we all need in poker and in life. I give this thread one zillion spades.

kiwiMark

06-03-2010, 09:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carroters

When I first saw this thread title, I thought it was gonna be someone BCer bragging about having made $500 and posting it as "motivation" for others.

Imagine Santo's disappointment.

Thread looks good, I'll see what I can dig up.

Penneywize

06-03-2010, 09:36 PM

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Love the thread so far, spoon, but the title lacks lots of *** ASTERISKS *** and isn't written in ALL CAPS so I'm not sure if I can take it seriously or consider it truly 'official'.

donkfish

06-03-2010, 10:07 PM

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Love the Bruce Lee thing. Here's a vid to go along with it:

YouTube - Bruce Lee - You're the Best

EasyPoker

06-04-2010, 12:13 AM

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"Use no way as way, and no limitation as limitation"

"Hustlers don't bitch they grind hard and die rich"

Looking at monthly graphs in BBV

Reading anything from someone like Leatherass

Knowing that MJ wasn't picked for his college's basketball team

There are kajillions of things that inspire me to do well in life generally tbh. These are just the immediate ones that sprung to mind.

[20:19] <Zill4> god
[20:19] <Zill4> u guys
[20:19] <Zill4> so fking hopeless
[20:19] <Zill4> and dumb

spoonitnow

06-04-2010, 12:22 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPoker

Knowing that MJ wasn't picked for his high school's basketball team

fyp

Stacks

06-04-2010, 12:22 AM

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Lame... Get a bigger monitor with all the money you make from being so freakin damn motivated.

EasyPoker

06-04-2010, 12:23 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by spoonitnow

fyp

high school is college in the UK, but w/e.

[20:19] <Zill4> god
[20:19] <Zill4> u guys
[20:19] <Zill4> so fking hopeless
[20:19] <Zill4> and dumb

spoonitnow

06-04-2010, 12:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPoker

high school is college in the UK, but w/e.

beat

Micro2Macro

06-04-2010, 12:42 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPoker

high school is college in the UK, but w/e.

you also drive on the wrong side of the road.

"Once we reach a certain level of mastery, we see there are higher levels and challenges. If we are disciplined and patient, we proceed. At each higher level, new pleasures and insights await us--ones not even suspected when we started out. We can take this as far as we want--in any human activity there is always a higher level to which we can aspire."

Check out my blog here!

"You are a degenerate Gaam-balur"

http://www.philgalfond.com/lets-make-some-changes/

Micro2Macro

06-04-2010, 01:55 AM

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$1/$2 No Limit Holdem
8 Players
Hand Conversion Powered by weaktight.com

Stacks:
UTG ($200)
UTG+1 ($113.60)
MP1 ($241.05)
MP2 ($200)
Hero ($217.40)
BTN ($327.80)
SB ($152.10)
BB ($252.75)

Pre-Flop: ($3, 8 players) Hero is CO

UTG raises to $8, 3 folds, Hero calls $8, BTN calls $8, 1 fold, BB raises to $44, UTG folds, Hero goes all-in $217.40, BTN folds, BB calls $173.40

Flop:

($460.80, 2 players, 1 all-in)

Turn:

($460.80, 2 players, 1 all-in)

River:

($460.80, 2 players, 1 all-in)

Final Pot: $460.80
Hero shows a pair of Queens

BB shows a pair of Threes

NO MONEY IN FR EVERYONE'S SOLID RIGHT? ESPECIALY AT 200NL?

I think not.

Hoopy

06-04-2010, 10:22 AM

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Some good stuff in here.

Self-Discipline: Hard Work

Loved the article about running bad.

oskar

06-04-2010, 10:34 AM

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YouTube - Baywatch Intro

That's my grinding playlist. Updated irregularly.

and this of course:
YouTube - The Most Inspiring thing ever said...

The strengh of a hero is defined by the weakness of his villains.

kiwiMark

06-04-2010, 10:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oskar

YouTube - Baywatch Intro

That's my grinding playlist. Updated irregularly.

I listen to this while grinding sometimes. It's excellent.

oskar

06-04-2010, 01:37 PM

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And have you ever not have a winning session listening to it?

That's right! Because it's impossible!

The strengh of a hero is defined by the weakness of his villains.

rong

06-06-2010, 09:02 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by XxStacksxX

http://i.imgur.com/3JOJo.jpg

{Edit: Changed to a link so it doesn't stretch the screen so damn far. --spoonitnow}

This is awesome!!!!!!

I wanna print that out onto a really large poster and stick it on my wall.

Where's it from?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micro2Macro

hey guys, if you ever make a snap call on the river when your opponent raises you're fucking retarded.

Fucking. Retarded.

Dex

06-06-2010, 10:37 AM

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A few things that motivate me to put in effort, study and feel good:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rafael Benitez

'I am not a dreamer,' he says. 'I prefer to work hard to win and then people around you can dream. My idea is to be calm and think about the game, the small details, to give the players confidence about what they can do. Experience tells you to try to control these little things because in the end maybe a small detail can change the game. History is written afterwards.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aldous Huxley

At any given moment, life is completely senseless. But viewed over a period, it seems to reveal itself as an organism existing in time, having a purpose, trending in a certain direction.

Reading boywonder's threads on 2+2, such as this one. Not just for the poker content but I find reading about such a calm, balanced person hugely inspiring.

A couple of songs that never fail to lift and motivate me:

Bluejuice - Vitriol

Super8 & Tab - Elektra

Quote:

Originally Posted by XxStacksxX

http://i.imgur.com/3JOJo.jpg

Quote for awesomeness.

rong

06-06-2010, 11:32 AM

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This should be in here too

YouTube - Al Pacino's Inspirational Speech

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micro2Macro

hey guys, if you ever make a snap call on the river when your opponent raises you're fucking retarded.

Fucking. Retarded.

spoonitnow

06-08-2010, 06:04 PM

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EasyPoker

06-08-2010, 06:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by spoonitnow

This

[20:19] <Zill4> god
[20:19] <Zill4> u guys
[20:19] <Zill4> so fking hopeless
[20:19] <Zill4> and dumb

Santo2True

06-08-2010, 11:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by XxStacksxX

http://i.imgur.com/3JOJo.jpg

{Edit: Changed to a link so it doesn't stretch the screen so damn far. --spoonitnow}

best so far imo... 1. cause i'm a huge bruce lee fan... 2. cause this is just pure motivation

"Those who say it can't be done, shouldn't interrupt those who are doing it"

Santo2True

06-08-2010, 11:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwiMark

Imagine Santo's disappointment.

Thread looks good, I'll see what I can dig up.

hahahaha.. funny little man...

"Those who say it can't be done, shouldn't interrupt those who are doing it"

daven

06-09-2010, 03:56 AM

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m2m's latest graph - see his op thread, plus knowing when (not that long ago) and where (2nl) he started...

don't raise with the straight flush bro, nobody ever gonna call that shit
allin, reload, repeat

please read: http://www.philgalfond.com/lets-make-some-changes/

Imthenewfish

06-09-2010, 05:04 AM

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Motivation - Maybe girls will talk to you if you're successfull in online pokerz??

tomato paste carnage

06-10-2010, 09:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by daven

m2m's latest graph - see his op thread, plus knowing when (not that long ago) and where (2nl) he started...

His sig, too:

<@spoonitnow> hustlers don't bitch they grind hard and die rich

Tilt is poker cancer. You catch it, you die.

spoonitnow

06-11-2010, 12:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tomato paste carnage

His sig, too:

<@spoonitnow> hustlers don't bitch they grind hard and die rich

wickawickawicka

Imthenewfish

06-12-2010, 07:14 PM

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Before every decision I ask myself, "would an idiot do this?". If the answer is yes then I do not do it.

EasyPoker

06-12-2010, 08:10 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Imthenewfish

Before every decision I ask myself, "would an idiot do this?". If the answer is yes then I do not do it.

Oskar posted this

[20:19] <Zill4> god
[20:19] <Zill4> u guys
[20:19] <Zill4> so fking hopeless
[20:19] <Zill4> and dumb

Imthenewfish

06-12-2010, 08:53 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPoker

Oskar posted this

oic

tomato paste carnage

06-14-2010, 03:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPoker

Oskar posted this

Michael Scott posted it while I was watching The Office.

Tilt is poker cancer. You catch it, you die.

NightGizmo

06-14-2010, 04:36 AM

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"The journey of a thousand miles proceeds step by step, so think without rushing. Understanding that this is the duty of a warrior, put these practices into action, surpass today what you were yesterday, go beyond those of poor skill tomorrow and exceed those who are skillful later."

Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings

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06-14-2010, 11:12 AM

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It is easier to go downhill than up, but the view is from the top.

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06-21-2010, 12:13 AM

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I think everyone needs a theme song. Here's mine: datpiff.com/pop-mixtape-player.php?id=ma193caf&tid=18

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06-21-2010, 12:33 AM

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Or YouTube - Dueling Banjos Deliverance

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07-05-2010, 02:57 PM

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this thread needs a BUMP

YouTube - 40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 Minutes

OP: Beginner to Master

If I bet as a bluff, I should be thinking "am I getting better hands to fold? Is it likely that he will fold x% of the time to a y sized bet to make it +EV?". If I bet for value, I should be thinking "am I getting worst hands to call? Am I ahead of enough of his range that this is a good value bet?".

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07-05-2010, 05:18 PM

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philly and the phanatics is a jewel in the rough

YouTube - 300 Final Scene and Speech not really poker related but pretty epic

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07-05-2010, 11:09 PM

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dranger7070 has a little shameless behaviour in the past

When they going gets tough, stop being a pussy and grind it out.

xpaand

07-06-2010, 04:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dranger7070

When they going gets tough, stop being a pussy and grind it out.

^this. c'mon people. stop slacking and motivate the lesser motivated!

spoonitnow

07-06-2010, 07:16 PM

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<JKDS> ok, y are u named thefundraiser
<@TheFundraiser> because that's what i do
<@TheFundraiser> i raise funds
<JKDS> raisin funds fo what
<@TheFundraiser> the cause
<@TheFundraiser> the cause!
<JKDS> THEE cause?
<@TheFundraiser> yeah the cause
<@TheFundraiser> cause i want a house
<@TheFundraiser> cause i want a yacht
<@TheFundraiser> cause i want to get this gwap

spoonitnow

07-21-2010, 12:00 AM

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Imthenewfish

09-17-2010, 03:27 AM

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09-17-2010, 10:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CBAT

Love this. I was like wtf is he getting at. Then it was awesome.

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"You start the game with a full pot o’ luck and an empty pot o’ experience...
The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck."

Quote:

Originally Posted by XxStacksxX

Do you have testicles? If so, learn to bet like it

EasyPoker

09-19-2010, 01:06 PM

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John Wooden on true success | Video on TED.com

[20:19] <Zill4> god
[20:19] <Zill4> u guys
[20:19] <Zill4> so fking hopeless
[20:19] <Zill4> and dumb

spoonitnow

09-19-2010, 02:43 PM

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Dealing with running bad: YouTube - Resiliency: Mike Tyson Vs Buster Douglas

This guy is the nuts btw.

spoonitnow

10-01-2010, 05:36 PM

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A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer's well. The farmer heard the mule braying, or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together and told them what happened, and enlisted them to help haul dirt to bury the old mule in the well and put him out of his misery.

Initially, the old mule was hysterical. But as the farmer and his neighbors continued shoveling and the dirt hit his back, a thought struck him. It suddenly dawned on him that every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back, he should shake it off and step up! This he did, blow after blow. "Shake it off and step up. Shake it off and step up. Shake it off and step up!" He repeated to encourage himself.

No matter how painful the blows, or distressing the situation seemed, the mule fought panic and just kept right on Shaking It Off and Stepping Up! It wasn't long before the old mule battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly over the wall of the well.

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