Friday night is "monkey night". That is what me and my girlfriend refer to as quality time we spend together. An allocated day / evening where I don't play poker. We call it "monkey night" because we affectionately refer to each other as monkeys. Because monkeys are cute I suppose.
Anyway, as you can see my current downswing is driving me a little crazy.
For last night's "monkey night" we stayed in and got a few DVDs.
The Foot Fist Way (trailer above) is my recommendation for anybody in need of cheering up! Fuck me that dude is my hero! I couldn't stop laughing throughout the whole film.
In addition to the comedy values it offers, it vaguely teaches the core values of Tae Kwon Do.
A couple of years back I read Tournament Poker and The Art of War (David Apostolico), the book was basically about how you could apply classic strategies of Sun-Tzu (a sick Chinese general) into your game, to "dismantle" your opponents.
The film got me thinking...embracing the "Tenets of Tae Kwon Do" and applying them to your game could help...maybe?
Tenets of Tae Kwon Do...
Courtesy (Ye Ui)
To be thoughtful and considerate of others. Taekwondo practisers (both students and instructors) should be polite, and show consideration for others.
Poker: Avoid berating or abusing other players at the table however bad they play. Take the beats and move on. Don't give "rub downs", and don't slow roll unless its Malic, Rob or a fat person. If it is Pratik, tell him his hand is good, let the dealer push the pot his way, then, only then show the winning hand. No, seriously though, even during the worse downswing, and the sickest beats always show courtesy at the poker table.
Integrity (Yom Chi)
Integrity describes how you should interact with others. To be honest and good, earn respect and trust.
Poker: Ammm.....don't cheat!
Perseverance (In Nae)
This basically stands for your internal drive. Challenges allow us to improve ourselves and should therefore not be avoided.
Poker: A drive for continuous development, a willingness to always learn and improve. Not be content playing the £1-£2 rake game for the rest of your life.
Self control (Guk Ki)
To have control of your body and mind. A Taekwondo student should practice controlling his actions and reactions.
Poker: Tilt control! Reacting to bad beats. Directly connected to both courtesy and indomitable spirit.
Indomitable spirit (Baekjool Boolgool)
To have courage in the face of adversity. A Taekwondo student should never be dominated by, or have his spirit broken by another.
Poker: However bad you are running, regardless how many times you got your money in good, and got 2 "outered". You will keep strong!
Back in action tonight! Trying not to go broke at the moment!
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