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I’d like to revisit a subject that I wrote
about in 2009. The topic of getting as much out of something as
we give is an area we could all stand to be reminded of. Not only
as it pertains to pool, but with life in general. It’s not
just about giving 100% but about not expecting more in return when
we don’t. I could think of countless articles written with
this very title.
I dedicate this month’s column to the late
Ron Lyle. Ron was a Denver native and former heavy-weight boxing
champion who was also a student and admirer of pool. He was frequently
seen sweating matches along the rail at Felt Billiards in Englewood.
He would watch and study the league players, the tournament players,
and the money players. He appreciated the value of learning by watching.
After a loss in New York’s Madison Square
Garden, Ron turned to his young fan from Colorado and said, “I’m
sorry you came all this way to see me get beat, but the problem
was, I didn’t take this guy serious enough.” He explained
that no matter what you do in life, you won’t get more out
of it than you put into it, referencing sports, jobs, and school.
The young boy took Ron’s words to heart and later graduated
high school with honors.
Ron was absolutely correct with his statement.
Every single one of us could benefit from his words. When you take
your opponent lightly, there’s a chance you will get punished.
When you don’t do your best and give everything you have to
that winning shot, it could cost you the game and possibly the match.
Life is full of challenges and detours. You can never expect to
get the most out of life if you aren’t giving just as much
back, and more.
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certificate for a private pool lesson or billiard products from
my store. I truly appreciate your business. Have a safe and merry
holiday season!!
Samm Diep, “Cherry Bomb” (DenverCherryBomb.com)
House Pro at Rack ‘Em Billiards (Aurora, CO)
Author of “You Might Be A D Player If… (101 Classic
Moves That All Pool Players Can Appreciate)”
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