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MaleJoined
October, 2012
Room
Game
Texas Holdem
Stake
$50 Buy-in's and up
Book
Anything on Poker Tells
Hand
Winning one if it's mine
Pro
Chris Ferguson
Last Online
4 months ago
Played Since
1992, Holiday family game
Play Style
Won't tell
Skill Level
Intermediate
Hours / Week
One big tournament a day
Biggest Win
$105
Biggest Loss
$56
My new life gave me Patience for the Game.
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Hi there,
October 2011, I was in a motorcycle accident making me a Quadriplegic. Changing my life forever. Before my accident I was 24 years old who just got out of the military. I was an adrenalin junky. I played Texas Hold'em a lot. I read books, I played full tilt before they shut done. After that I played Live games. The thing was I had no patience. I would do good to start get close to to the money, and then play bad hands. The accident slowed me down. I was seeing things most people miss in life. When I started playing cards again, I had to relearn some betting techniques and skills. But, was playing and winning. I was waiting through the loose players in the beginning of tournaments. Pushing the limits in the middle of tourney. Making it to the money.
If Poker is a game of patience, I'm now Ninja. I just need to practice. The other thing is that all I do is play now. I guess that could be a good thing.
October 2011, I was in a motorcycle accident making me a Quadriplegic. Changing my life forever. Before my accident I was 24 years old who just got out of the military. I was an adrenalin junky. I played Texas Hold'em a lot. I read books, I played full tilt before they shut done. After that I played Live games. The thing was I had no patience. I would do good to start get close to to the money, and then play bad hands. The accident slowed me down. I was seeing things most people miss in life. When I started playing cards again, I had to relearn some betting techniques and skills. But, was playing and winning. I was waiting through the loose players in the beginning of tournaments. Pushing the limits in the middle of tourney. Making it to the money.
If Poker is a game of patience, I'm now Ninja. I just need to practice. The other thing is that all I do is play now. I guess that could be a good thing.
Comments
694
8 months ago
I must say, this was definitely an inspiring story to read! Thank you so much for sharing :) I appreciate the wisdom that you've shared and will do my best to implement it into my play. I'm truly sorry to hear about your accident (I'm a dancer and I couldn't imagine what it'd be like being a quadriplegic), but am glad that you've found something you love doing and can enjoy wholeheartedly :) All the best to you in the future!
Edited by MatthewCluff 8 months ago
Im really sorry about your accident, but i hope you are a strong man and you will do everithing you can to do for enjoy the rest of your life. It is good that you find something wich helps you to enjoy your time and i hope everithings will be good for you dude, i hope the best of health for you and good luck at tables !
807
8 months ago
I'm sorry you had to go through your horrible motorcycle accident to learn how to be patient, but patience is definitely a big part of the game. Sounds like you are handling the huge change in your life as well as can be expected...if that means playing more poker, more power to you. :) Good luck in everything you do.
525
8 months ago
Sorry to hear of the accident. that was a truly inspiring story, you need a lot of patience in poker. Sometimes we all forget that, but like the advert for Guinness says good things come to those that wait.
My game might change today after thinking about that
Good look at the felts fella 187
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My game might change today after thinking about that
Good look at the felts fella 187
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131
8 months ago
I'm sorry to hear about your accident. You are a very strong person. You've found ways to improve not only your situation in real life but also ways to improve your poker game. You sound very focused and dedicated to your goals. Hopefully someday I see you on tv competing in the Main Event Final Table. Thank you for sharing this very inspirational story.
558
8 months ago
Sorry to hear about your accident 
Good you survived and even learned from it. I quess not only at poker.
As many sportsmen or who so ever, mostley get stronger after some kind of accident and thinking different at a more balanced way.
Bad things change into good things
Good luck at poker and in life !
Good you survived and even learned from it. I quess not only at poker.
As many sportsmen or who so ever, mostley get stronger after some kind of accident and thinking different at a more balanced way.
Bad things change into good things
Good luck at poker and in life !
403
8 months ago
I KNOW u feel we have some of what u want and need we are a bunch of people who love poker and we play it well. IF u have any cash on carbon i am in inv u come join us on monday night and play some cash games poker look under the pri games look for VOTF games see what where about. IT may help you and us what we do VILLIANS 187 NINER
Edited by nineiron2002 8 months ago
891
8 months ago
Sorry about the accident. Your alive for reason and I believe in the higher power.(Jesus) Your blessed bro and you say you see things most dont. Meaning you appreciate all things, even the the little things. Thanks for serving in the military much appreciated. I tried but was not accepted. I have respect for those who do and did. Welcome here to poker.org and im happy for your new life. Its a testimony, to something bigger for you. Use it and bless others with your life, your mother father and love ones. Hope you continue to be blessed and wish all the best in life and the felts. Peace my friend.
Edited by TakinOver 8 months ago
