Do What You're Good At

... is one of the best advices I have ever heard.

I remember trying out A LOT of business ideas after graduation and obviously failed miserably. The important thing though, I learned those type of businesses aren't for me. That's one of the great thing about poker. You have the luxury to try out different venues when you're on a downswing and you have more time than any other occupation to find out what you like.

I know many people out there are enamored with the idea of opening a bar, especially one around a college town. Imagine the street cred and love you will receive. "Go to Tri's Tavern. I'll hook you and your friends a table." That sounds so cool even if it's in my head. One caveat is doing so costs moneys; lots and lots of moneys. And if you are in the business to risk a lot of moneys to make friends, might as well set up your own stimulus plan for the neighborhood. Then hire a journalist to write a story about you in the newspaper. Voila. Rich poker players who feel the need to donate. Then you will have lots and lots of friends.

One thing I learned from my failed adventures is I have a hunger for business and I feel the need to succeed and dominate. It makes me feel useful and that I'm not wasting my time in life. Is this how one should live his life? I don't know and I don't think I care. I do what makes me happy.

I know it's a simple concept but you would live a happier life if you do what makes you happy. It's easy to come up with excuses on why you need to do what you do and that's fine. Not everyone has the luxury to do what makes them happy. I understand why you must suffer through your job. That doesn't mean I believe you have no choice. You almost always have a choice. The question is, are you willing to make sacrifices for it?

The number one fear people have in life is losing something that is theirs already. If you are making 50k/year and someone says, "hey, come work at this job for 35k/year and your life will be much happier." Your first instinct is to reject his proposition because you "need" to make 50k/year to sustain your currently life style. Who cares if it's a miserable one. You think a 35k/year job pays for this car and these clothes? You think the wife will still be around? It's kind of sad, albeit true, that the quality of your significant other correlates to your pay scale. If this is hard to believe, go to a Target in a great neighborhood and go to a Target in an ok/ghetto neighborhood. You will see the beauty differences. Yes, I would definitely hit up the rich department stores if I was single and want a girl.

I will resume coaching soon. I just need to finish a couple more poker articles so my students learn better.

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