Shannon Shorr thinking of quitting ...

EmpireMaker2 · #1 11-14-2007, 06:30 PM

"I probably should dedicate more time to reading/studying the game and players like some guys do. I just don't want to invest any more time into this stupid game than I already do."

Doesn't any good job require this anyway? This might be the worst few lines in any poker blog ever. Hes saying I really want to turn around my results, but I don't want to put in the time or the effort to become better.

imabigdeal · #2 11-14-2007, 06:34 PM

when the passion is gone... it's probably time to move on

Under dog · #3 11-14-2007, 09:42 PM

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AMEN brother

DID YOU HEAR THAT BRAIN!!!!!!!!

Vega33 · #4 11-14-2007, 06:36 PM

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Doesn't any good job require this anyway? This might be the worst few lines in any poker blog ever. Hes saying I really want to turn around my results, but I don't want to put in the time or the effort to become better.

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That's a good point, but one of the hardest things about poker is that often variance rewards bad decisions so when you're reeling and in a downswing it's hard to get your bearings on what "correct" poker is. You learn the wrong lessons even if you're working hard at getting better.

Poker is such a tough game to win at consistently when you see different top players winning with completely different styles of play. It drove me nuts when I tried to do it full-time and I finally realized I could never wake up in the morning knowing I had to win at poker to eat. I admire you guys who can stay in it, though.

Stinger88 · #5 11-14-2007, 06:42 PM

lol Feltin Licter is the biggest jealous hater ever. I always get a kick out of people who knock frat guys too. Has anyone ever heard anyone who actually was in a frat regret their experience? No, they all have a great time and make a bunch of great friends. Jealousy is a bitch.

cero_z · #6 11-14-2007, 08:53 PM

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I always get a kick out of people who knock frat guys too. Has anyone ever heard anyone who actually was in a frat regret their experience? No, they all have a great time and make a bunch of great friends. Jealousy is a bitch.

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Hahaha yeah shallow retards don't know they're retarded or shallow, or don't care. I totally agree, Stinger.

Stinger88 · #7 11-14-2007, 09:32 PM

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I always get a kick out of people who knock frat guys too. Has anyone ever heard anyone who actually was in a frat regret their experience? No, they all have a great time and make a bunch of great friends. Jealousy is a bitch.

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Hahaha yeah shallow retards don't know they're retarded or shallow, or don't care. I totally agree, Stinger.

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I have no clue what ur saying but if it's sarcasm lol

BH2O · #8 11-14-2007, 10:37 PM

This thread has just gotten stupid. I have followed Shannon for a while(both being from Alabama and having gone to UofA). However the fact is this isn't a big deal or worth our time. People burn out all the time and switch directions.

hotmark777 · #9 11-14-2007, 11:18 PM

Among all the high stakes players, (especially the successful ones who had big scores) i can easily say that Shannon was among the nicest and most genuine. I think his decision to quit poker wouldnt be a terrible one if he can do it on a part time basis and have a full time job as well. That is the ideal mix. Good luck with ur decision Shannon, and really liked ur blog when it was updated on a consistent basis.

futuredoc85 · #10 11-14-2007, 11:19 PM

so we have high stakes players saying shannon was solid at 25/50, and donkNgoers/choo-chooers saying he just wasnt good. hmm