So, I'm in the midst of some crazy meeting-after-meeting-after-meeting crap. Actually, it's my favorite part of the whole software development process, so it's pretty interesting. But it never seems to go smooth enough. Not only that, but I got asked to head up a task force to make sure that a lot of different teams are doing things the right way in terms of all this early definition. So, not only am I doing my own stuff, I'm guiding other teams in theirs. It's a good thing being recognized/asked to lead all this, but it does make for more work.
Oh, yeah, kids' basketball seasons kicked off last Saturday. Coaching both of their teams, so write off a lot of evenings. Well, not write off, because again I enjoy it, and my kids both still think it's cool I'm their coach. But between work and basketball, not much time for anything else.
That said, in the spirit of taking stock of oneself at the beginning of the year, I'm making some resolutions both directly and indirectly related to poker. Indirectly:
- Get more sleep. Yeah, this will even further reduce my hand volume...it's already next to nothing. But, I'd been waking up too tired, and I think it was affecting my whole life, not just poker. Especially struggling with some run-bad, I need as much help as I can get on the mental/emotional front.
- Get myself in shape. Over the last couple years especially, I've completely failed with good food discipline. Too many sweets and too much of everything in general. Exercise has been better than that, but not consistent enough, and probably not intense enough. I'm making a concerted effort to improve both areas. Again, I think those things will help with a more stable and better attitude at the tables.
- More training video review. I really slacked off here the last couple months. From Oct - Dec, I think I watched 2 or 3 vids intensely (notes, pause before action/explanation, etc.), and another couple casually. I don't think I'm at the point where I need to go overboard, but if nothing else, it's a different way to focus your thinking.
2 comments:
Hey Marc,
Read a post you made a while back about work/poker/life balance. Would be interested in learning more about how your relationship has evolved with your wife. My favorite comment you made was something abuot hoping that as the money from poker became more meaningful - that she would begin to see it as more meaningful too. Did you ever get there? I am sure it is still a balance. Daniel
Hey,
Decided to answer in the next post :). Thanks for asking!
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