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Originally Posted by TheTweakFreak
As always, no one is obligated to answer these questions publicly. But I would like to encourage people to at least consider answering to themselves, honestly.
1) Ask yourself what is the ONE main reason you play this game.
2a) If you were to attend an event and found yourself up against the coach you would least like to lose a game against (for whatever reason you may have) how would you handle that loss if you got absolutely run over?
b) How would you handle yourself if you won that game?
3) How many people do you put out, and to what degree, when you leave for an EF outing? I.E., What burdens are you putting on your wife, husband, significant other, pets, etc., when/if you leave them to go play.
4a) When you return home from an EF outing do you feel the trip was worth it?
b) Is it more worth it if you win?
c) Is it less worth it if you lose?
5) This has less to do with playing EF but is much more important in my opinion.... Do you ever wonder if God gets more than a little discouraged with us due to our decisions and behaviors?
-Mike Pratt
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1) I'm playing cuz I am having fun, and I like the company of the guys in my league/region. I never felt like I was 'missing out' when I played soley the solitaire game.. This is just extra.
2a) I hope that my opponents I've played, with would feel like I win games with dignity, and lose games with the same. I attempt to show little, if any, emotion, one way or another.. The yelling and denigrating are reserved for myself in the truck on the way home.. LOL.. (win OR lose)
3) I am single now.. Thank God.. And as far as the girlfriend down the street? You know, as much as I have been put out over the years countless times, I couldn't care less that she might have to do something for herself.. (I know, not the best of attitudes.. but I have given up too many other things)
4) Always glad to get home after the drive.. YEP.. It's always been worth it, win or lose.
5) I have been more than a little discouraged with my decisions... It's a good thing God is forgiving.. BUT.. As far as EF.. I think my conduct with my EF bretheren has been... OK.