Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill V.
I spoke to Doc a while ago and he told me my biggest
holdup to better 20 race cycles was that at some point in the cycle
I loose focus. To battle this problem and to stay focused on what the methodology is
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Bill
THIS quote has caused the biggest POSITIVE change in my play over the last couple of weeks.
Before absorbing your quote above I was going through continuous cycles of:
1) Constant play of 7-10 hours a day
2) Burnout and NO play
3) Constant play of 7-10 hours a day
4) Burnout and NO play
Your post made me stop and think about finding a "better way" and since then I have formed a MUCH different way to approach the races.
1) I NEVER even consider working races on days or times when I have ANY negative thoughts in my head about ANYTHING whether racing related or personal. I have learned though personal experiences (read LOSING sessions) that this positive KARMA thing is very real for me.
2) When #1 does not exist and I am going to work races I now allocate a 2 hour window to work races and bet.NEVER longer. During the session I will look at 3-6 tracks, turn off all phones,emails etc and work races intensely focused. Using the RDSS live tote feed I can see on the left side ALL the tracks upcoming post times so i NEVER miss a race. Might seem insignificant at first blush but it is huge for ME.
3) I pay VERY close attention to my mental focus and LISTEN for clues from the inner voice. When it puts in my head to "shut it down" I listen and act on it. Believe it or not I am noticing that this has virtually NOTHING to do with whether I am winning or losing for that particular session.
Following this plan inspired by YOU:
1) Betting $20.00 per race the last 2 weeks I have made enough PROFIT to pay my homeowners insurance for the year and it is a fairly significant number man.
2) Yesterday I started working on my property taxes which come due end of February. This is a MUCH bigger nut and to pay it ALL from racing I am going to need to be at my absolute BEST.
Thanks Bill. You are inspiring me to be the best I can be!
P.S. I also have met a very nice young lady. I'm gonna go for it even though she is 20 years my junior.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVYgRPfC9nQ