Question: Do you measure your chances to win based upon your opponent’s ability?
Answer: Yes
The Monk: We must see the one shot at a time. The table offers us chances and these
chances exist regardless who we are playing.

Question: Are you distressed by confrontation after a match?
Answer: Yes
TM: You are a sweet soul who understands the art of pocket billiards.

Question: Do you ever get nervous and not know why?
Answer: Yes
TM:  Sometimes past experiences come through to us.

Question: Are you annoyed by sloppy play from your opponent?
Answer: Yes
TM: You love the art in this great game.

Question: Is it difficult to say no when an inferior player ask for a game?
Answer: No
TM: Good for you, you are trying to protect your skills.

Question: Do you constantly second-guess your own decisions?
Answer: Yes  
TM: You have not gained self mastery.

Question: Do you often seek advice and confirmation from others because you
mistrust your own intuition?
Answer: Yes
TM: It is good to be open. However, you need to trust your instincts if you are to
become a great player.

Question: Do you change directions often because you feel confused?
Answer: Yes  
TM: Changing directions is not going to solve the confusion. We must know who we are,
and where we are going, and then, we will not be confused.

Question: Are you afraid you may lose control of yourself mentally and not be able to
make the right decisions?
Answer: Yes   
TM: This happens to those who are not sure of what they want to accomplish. They are
spectators in their own games.

Question: Have you ever done something totally stupid and wondered what caused
you to do that?
Answer: Yes
TM: Many times this goes back to past experiences. We are operating out of a faulty
mind set.

Question: Do you find yourself making the same mistake over and over again?
Answer: Yes
TM: You have not changed your skill level. Knowledge applied equals skill developed.

Question: Do you fail to learn from your mistakes? Have you had chances to win
games and failed to cash in?
Answer: Yes
TM: Some of us have low self esteem. We make the same mistakes over and over
because we think we do not deserve to win.

Question: Do you find yourself unable to concentrate for long periods of time?
Answer: Yes
TM: Once again, we must be sure of who we are and what we want to accomplish. This
way, our path is clear.

Question: Do you become discouraged and depressed when things go wrong?
Answer: Yes
TM: You want something and now is the time to invest in yourself so you can experience
that success you desire.

Question: Do you feel hopeless as if you have done everything you can and still you
do not improve?
Answer: Yes
TM: You need to let go of your knowledge and develop your skills. You cannot learn
you way to the top. It takes skill.

Question: Are you suspicious of others who give you advice?
Answer: Yes
TM: This is classic lonely conflict as outlined in my book Focus on Winning.

Question: Do you feel a sense of urgency with what you do?
Answer: Yes  
TM: Once again, you know you must do something and do not have the skills to do it.

Question: Do you lack self-confidence?
Answer: Yes
TM: Confidence is over rated. We must be able to succeed with no confidence at all.

Question: Do you find it difficult to decide when faced with two possibilities?
Answer: Yes
TM: You need to "see the shot, know the stroke, and shoot the shot.
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