I can promise you that without a doubt. Mainly, I was lacking guidance at that point in my life. I needed a mentor who was willing to work with me, put in some time with me, and point me in the right direction. Good direction and guidance is essential if any success is to be achieved. I also had to learn that I was not in charge of the Universe, nor did the Universe revolve around me and my pool game.
Smashing cues solves nothing.
In fact it makes you look like an idiot. I try to deal with my problems in a positive way. I try to change my behavior instead of my surroundings. When I concentrate on repairing my own deficiencies, the rest of the world seems like a better place. I don't solve my problems with my game by buying new cues, tips, cases or chalk.