Snooker or 9-ball? I love both and I think they both can act as allegories for life. In both you have create your own chances, you have to risk and do the move, take the shot. In snooker you have to plan for the next move, you need to have a plan for what is to happen when you have achieved your success and hit the pocket. But still, no matter how important it is to plan ahead, you have to focus on the task at hand – you have to pocket the ball… no matter how good your plan is, if you miss the plan is cancelled.
9-ball has some of the same features, but you can also take the risk and win the game at any time. You can win already at the initial shot. Bear in mind if you do not pot the 9, but still have the shot it is good to have control of the cue-ball, what to do next.
It is similar in life, have a plan. Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal. As you get closer and achieve your goal, know what you want to do next.
