The month of august just isn't my time of year. Three years ago, I broke my collarbone in a bicycle fall and was sidelined for the month of august. Last august, I was diagnosed with endocarditis, requiring heart valve surgery, and was laid up for several months. Last Wednesday, August 1, I slipped and fell on the wet pavement, tearing my ACL. As I prepare for surgery on Monday, I again will miss the month of August and it will be at least two months before I am able move like I am accustomed to. Next year I am going to just go far away in august and hole up on a beach somewhere.
Despite similarities in bad fortune timing, my situation from last year to this are night and day apart. Last year, my forced 'vacation' occurred at the worse possible time, immediately following the worst downturn of my career in which I lost 32 grand in a 5 week period. This represented 30% of my bankroll and the following months of no money coming in, coupled with increased expenses were very trying for me. I had too much time to dwell on this situation.
This year, my forced 'vacation', comes almost at the high point of my year and career. I touched six figures profit for the year for the first time ever, briefly last week, before falling just under. If my year ended today, it would be the best results of my career. Hopefully, my year isn't ending today though. Even allowing for 2 months recovery before playing again, there will be 3 full months remaining in the year. Plenty of time to either hit new heights or fall backwards. But no matter what happens going forward, I have this small milestone of last week, to dwell on and enjoy during my down time. A much better situation.
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