Therapists Corner
The Power of Perspective: Seeing the Whole Table
In billiards, the best players never just focus on their next shot. They see the whole table. They think three, four, even five moves ahead. Why? Because true mastery lies in positioning—placing the cue ball in the right spot, not just for the immediate point, but to make the next shot easier, and the one after that even smoother.
It’s a mindset rooted in intention and discipline. When you play pool at a high level, like I did for years in 9-ball semi-pro and pro tournaments, you learn quickly that reacting impulsively or focusing only on the short term doesn’t win games. You need vision, strategy, and consistency. A good break isn’t just about how the balls scatter. It’s about how you read the layout, create a plan, and execute with calm focus.
And the more I played—from age five through adulthood—the more I realized this approach had far more impact beyond the pool hall. It became a metaphor for my approach to life, business, and ultimately, health.
Health, Like Billiards, Is a Game of Strategy
The same principles that guide elite-level billiards apply to our daily well-being. We often look at our health through a narrow lens: fix the issue in front of us. Got pain? Take a pill. Sore knee? Rub something on it. Trouble sleeping? Try melatonin.
But what if we zoomed out?
What if we looked at health the way pros look at the table—as a system of interconnected moves?
The truth is, sustainable health requires planning, intention, and foresight. Every decision we make today influences the next. How we move, what we eat, how we sleep, and how we recover—these aren’t isolated actions. They’re shots on a much bigger table.
Make the Next Shot Easier
One of the biggest lessons from billiards is this: the easier you make your next move, the more likely you are to stay in the game.
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John Forde
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