Brian,
Seek above all for a game worth playing. Having found that game, play it with intensity. play it as though your life and sanity depend upon it! (They do!) Take the advice of the French existentialists and flourish a banner bearing the word "Engagment!".

For it must be clear, even to the most clouded intelligence, that ANY game is better than NO GAME AT ALL! (Quote from a book)

Love to have you around the forum my friend.