The Billiards Workbook

[Tanar]

Have any of you heard of this book? It is very expensive, like $150 or so, but if what they say is true, it will have every practice routine you would ever need in it. If any of you have used this book, let me know as it may be a future purchase. Here's the website:

www.billiardsworkbook.com

Thoughts? Comments?

I have been on this board for about 2 hours today...good thing I don't have a job with set work hours....it's great to see a board with such in depth discussion and so many people contributing.

[skor]

It seems to be too expensive, might be great to receive as a present, but I wouldn't spend that kind of money on this or any other book.

[sonnic]

i haven't heard of it but it sounds pretty good although i dont know that it justifys the cost of 150 bucks but then again maybe it does. I think you could get a lot out of it but i will stick to my 99 critical shots in pool and practice these. I dont know how you could practice 1000 different drills anyway. most of them are probibly things you could come up with yourself. Id be interested in hearing an opinion of someone who has the book..

sonnic

[audiopro]

It seems to be too expensive, might be great to receive as a present, but I wouldn't spend that kind of money on this or any other book.

Good idea. I nominate New Kid to buy us all a copy!

Anyone second that? :D

[dags_lax]

To Expensive? I just read where in another thread where some one thought lessons were to expensive. If this book or lessons will help you to improve your game, are they really to expensive?

I actually think that lessons and instructional materials are the best value when a player is serious about improving their game. I believe most players will get more benefit from $200.00 of instruction than by purchasing new equipment such as shaft or cue. This from a guy that buys $1000.00+ cues so he will have heirlooms to pass on to his children and grandchildren.

[audiopro]

This from a guy that buys $1000.00+ cues so he will have heirlooms to pass on to his children and grandchildren.

Hey if you can afford it why not. If I had the money I would be spending it on things that make me happy. Material they may be... But I see nothing wrong with spending the money if ya got it...

[Tanar]

That's what money is made for, to spend it. My philosophy on money is that I can always make more. Take care of your obligations and then have fun. Yes, I do invest some, I can't retire a broke old man.

Anyway, the Billiards Workbook is apparently designed to supplement lessons taught by the pros. Once I have my own table, it will be a worth-while investment. Actually, I think if I had a table, a tv and all the other toys will be seriously neglected (including the girlfriend :D, then again maybe not....).

I second your motion, Audio. Christmas isn't that far away New Kid. :D

[sonnic]

That is very smart Tanar of you to not only take care of your obligations but to invest. See I am a financial advisor and I see people all the time who are unpleasantly surprised they havent saved enough money and may have to return to work. Most people don't think retirement thoughts untill its too late. Invest a little every month or so and the rest go and live your life to your satisfaction. If buying a new cue will satisfy you and make you happy why not. If you can afford it GO FOR IT

[New Kid In The Hall]

Books are cheaper than cues...right? I should know.

[Tanar]

Sonnic,

I am 26, started investing about 3 years ago at about $25/week (50/wk at one point) into Mutual Funds formy RRSP, so hopefully I will be comfortable when i am ready to retire in about 40 years. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

A new cue maybe in the works for the fall, but I think I will go custom on the next one. Reading as much as I am about cue building, I have noticed a few corners being cut with even the high-end production cues. One tell tale I have learned is to look at the inlays and see if they have sharp points. This usually means a lazy cue builder who doesn't cut the points after using the pantograph or CNC.

Another interesting tid bit is that most production cue makers use ebony wood to outline their inlays to hide the glue lines.

This was all new info. to me, not too sure about the rest of you, but it sure is interesting.

[CJK]

If a book is useful, I would certainly look at it before looking at buying another cue (if the sole purpose of buying the cue is trying to improve my game). My cue is well-made, and contains some of the best technology available in the game. I figure if I miss shots, it's more a mental thing or a problem with my mechanics, not the cue. Since I can make just about any shot that I put my mind to, I believe that my biggest problem is the mental aspect, focusing on the game. Any book that would help me do that is worth a look.

[New Kid In The Hall]

Retirement doesn't take age, it takes income. You get the cashflow you need, you don't need to "work" so to speak. The 40 year route sucked as far as I was concerned and while you work for somebody else, they always call the shots. However, I applaud Tanar's consistency at understandting that even at $25 or $50 per week, compound interest over time is a beautiful thing.

[audiopro]

Sonnic, the company I work for actually headhunts F/A, Brokers etc.. Betcha your name is probably in our database..

My saving method is under the matress.. That should work fine right? j/k.. :-P

[dags_lax]

Audio: When 1929 returns you'll look like a genius.

[audiopro]

Gotta wonder sometimes with the way things go up and down. I do actually keep a decent sum of cash in a safe at home, but I also invest in 401k. That is it for me right now though, dont trust much else. Now we have this Greenspan guy pushing cuts in SS for the current retirees!?!?! Imagine what wont be there for my generation.

[DZ314]

It is kind of scary when you think about it, at the rate things are going the SS fund will be bone dry well before guys our age (around 30) reach retirement age. :o

[Nick T.]

Plan for retirement! I retired in 1979 at age 44 - - and it’s been fantastic!!!! My pool table is ten feet from my home office door. My BMW roadster awaits me in my garage. My two teenage sons are in one of the best prep schools west of the Mississippi. Compete in pool for fun, compete in the economy for your future!

Regular investment in the market is an excellent tool - - even with the failings in 2001 and 2002. But here is a better plan:
Enroll in a course at your nearest university (not community college or junior college). Start evaluating the cuties that exhibit the most drive and intelligence. Date the most promising. With the proper career support from you, in twenty years she will be bringing in a high six figure salary!

Good luck and enjoy life!

[audiopro]

Start evaluating the cuties that exhibit the most drive and intelligence. Date the most promising. With the proper career support from you, in twenty years she will be bringing in a high six figure salary!

EXCELLENT PLAN!!!! :twisted:

[DZ314]

It is time to put that plan into action! :lol:

[dags_lax]

That's exactly what I did. But the joke was on me Nick. It turns out that that's what my wife was doing also. Oh well. I guess we both screwed up. At least there's love.

[sonnic]

Nick T. is right and he is a good example we must think ahead before its too late... Don't be the guy who has to go to work at a grocery store when he is 70. He's not there because he wants to work, he's there because he didn't plan ahead like Nick did. Even an investment of $100 per month will in 40 years be over a million dollars if you are in quality investments (believe me all investments are not created equal) I have the numbers and am happy to send to anyone who doubts it. I realize it's not easy to think 30+ years in advance but it is necessary if you want to end up like Nick did. $100 per month breaks down to about $1.33 per day. Now my little brother whos 15 can save that. Surely we can all do this. and its not like your giving your money away to some company as a bill you're paying yourself.

Saving is good but it is not good enough It is absolutely critical that you grow your savings and you do that by investing in quality investments. It could mean the difference of making or missing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Who want's to be a MILLIONAIRE... Anyone???

Thanks for listening to my rant,

Sonnic

If anyone would like some evidence of this PM me.

[DZ314]

I think you mean $3.33 per day, not $1.33. :lol:

[sonnic]

your right cue of fury i my mistake. But even still is that not a good plan???

[Nick T.]

EXCELLENT PLAN!!!!Worked for me - - and I’d been retired for four years when I found her!

Don't let your girlfriend look at this! Things to consider when shopping for a wife:
Intelligence
Skills in bed
Earning potential
Looks (look at her mother to see how she’ll look in 25 years)
Personality

You have to place your own rankings and weighting to these characteristics. They are not in my order of preference! Keep mind that when you have an erection there is little blood left to support brain functions!

[DZ314]

That last sentence is critical. Too many times women put men in that uncompromising position before asking certain strategic questions, etc. and of course it is their plan to do this. They know the game, we just have to understand it from their point of view as best we can so that we are not played for the fool!

[Nick T.]

We’ve hijacked Tannar’s The Billiards Workbook thread and turned it into a Plan for Retirement thread. My apologies to Señor Tannar.


They know the game, we just have to understand it from their point of view as best we can so that we are not played for the fool!They’ve been sharpening their skills at this game since the xixth grade. Watch The Hustler and The Color of Money again! Don’t let some innocent acting cutie out-shark you at the game of marriage!

Original source unknown: “If your don’t think, then you lose your advantage over those who can’t think!”

As we speak (or type) my wife is out shopping for a MINI Cooper S just because I said that it would be nice to have on those rainy days (few in SoCal) when I don’t want to drive the Bimmer roadster (which I have only driven 106.9 miles with the top up since buying it in March of 2002).

[audiopro]

I got a nice paid for Nissan Altima! Next on the list a house! Got decent money in the bank and 401k. Already got a great dog. Pool table... And um.. Beer!

Life is good...

Oh yeah, and as someone commented in the offiec today, "Dude your girl looks like Milla Jovovich!

Life is really good!! :D

[Nick T.]

Next on the list a house!An excellent way to turn a dollar or two, if you do a good job of choosing the location and market trend! You can buy a quarter of a million dollar house with a $2,500 outlay. If you can sell it in a couple of years for a 20% increase ($300k) you have turned a $50,000 profit on your $2,500 investment (and had a place to rest your head besides)!

[Deb]

Hello everyone,

I just added The Billiards Workbook to the Assorted book section located here (http://www.seyberts.com/instructional/books/misc/index.htm)

It retails at $159.95 and we decided to give a special treat to our customers and we are selling it right now for $129.95. After a month, the price will go up to $139.95.

This is a HUGE book and I have one in my office and my my my ....TONS of information and practice drills.

Happy shopping!

[DZ314]

Thanks Deb, as always you are great with updates! 8)

[audiopro]

Great with the updates, but did ya have to crash the site for two hours!?! :-P

[Deb]

hahaha that was NOT my fault (even tho I'm a prankster).

Problem was the host server and we had contacted them and they have fixed it.

Very sorry for that :)

:mrgreen:

[audiopro]

Almost went nuts here with no Seyberts forums!

Tell them not to break it again or else!!

[skor]

for some reason there was no name resolving from anywhere, quite strange even if the server was down

[audiopro]

DNS probably, I didn't investigate to deeply... Drop VeoWeb and use DataReturn... :-P

Or bring in a couple T's from multiple vendors and host yourself!

[DZ314]

Remote hosting is pretty convenient in some aspects, but as we have seen it can also be inconvenient in other aspects lol. :D