DOYLISM OF THE DAY: “When poker gives you lemons, you gotta make lemonade.”
Every muscle in my body is aching. I just got knocked out of the $50K HORSE tournament. Three days of playing 12 or more hours totally exhausted me. I thought I was tough enough to hang with these kids but my body really broke down. I almost set a WSOP record I wouldn’t have been proud of – three time bubble boy. I was 16th and fighting to make the money, which I barely did. At least I won most of my side bets. I really wanted to win this but there is nothing you can do when the blinds and antes get so high. The only thing I can say is good luck to the remaining players.
The tournament is about over for me now. I have so many commitments for book signings, documentaries, and interviews; I don’t have time to play.
-DB
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I really wanted you to win this. But there is no need to feel despondent. You outlasted more than 130 of the toughest mixed game pros in the world. Probably after a short break from the game you will rediscover your hunger and come back ever stronger !
Thanks for the sensational updates and peeks at your life, Sir. Helps me keep balanced back to what’s real and what counts. Bets of luck in the Main Event. I wish I could be there for your Forum’s party tonight, but had to return to St. Louis on Monday (down $4K, a horrid trip for little me). Peace and happiness to you. And tell Todd to please ease up a bit, from one ex-El Pasoan (former Herald-Post assistant sports editor) to another. Wish my dad was still around, even to argue and needle with. One day at a time…
I don’t know you personally, Doyle, although I played with you briefly in a Bounty Tournament for a few hands a year or so ago. I’m not going to boot-lick. I enjoy your blog posts and I am sure you are a genuine guy. I imagine you might have heard this before, but don’t you think you should slow down and avoid stressful and fatiguing situations now? I mean, you have already made a great success of your life, so why wear yourself out doing too much and fulfilling too many committments? Relax. So “No” more often. Enjoy your success. Take a break from the poker circuit… Spend more time with your friends and family doing silly stuff and enjoying non-poker conversation! (Hope that doesn’t sound patronising in any way. I’m just trying to help)