There will be no doubt that the very first goal of playing poker is TO MAKE MONEY. However one will not be able to make money without CONSISTENTLY improving himself. I find myself not improving enough, compared to how much effort I've put in the first half of 2009. In Dec 2009, I turned out to be a player who just wanted to make money rather than to get better. Now it is 2010 and I believe that if my poker mindset is still like this, I'll be a loser very very soon.
For now, NL600 is certainly a tough level for me to overcome. I find myself just a mediocre winner at this stake, which brings me much more variance than ever. Many times it happened: once I run bad at 600, suddenly I forget what I've learned then become an 8 tablings 3-betting happy monkey. I did realize my tilt but just hard to convince myself quitting the game as the smartest decision.
For adjustment, I think now it's better to set a rule for myself. My rule will be:
1. Playing NL600 - at most 6 tablings, do table selection, and avoid strong regulars esp when ill be OOP all day.
2. Playing NL400 - 8 tablings is fine but remember to focus on every pot. Money at NL400 is still good enough for me to keep concentrating on. Never have the thought of 'if i lose at 400 then i can easily make it up at 600' - No You just fucking WON'T by playing like a monkey.
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Before finishing this post I've tried to play 6 tablings NL600 and did pretty good. This is a good start and I hope to keep it long.
For now, NL600 is certainly a tough level for me to overcome. I find myself just a mediocre winner at this stake, which brings me much more variance than ever. Many times it happened: once I run bad at 600, suddenly I forget what I've learned then become an 8 tablings 3-betting happy monkey. I did realize my tilt but just hard to convince myself quitting the game as the smartest decision.
For adjustment, I think now it's better to set a rule for myself. My rule will be:
1. Playing NL600 - at most 6 tablings, do table selection, and avoid strong regulars esp when ill be OOP all day.
2. Playing NL400 - 8 tablings is fine but remember to focus on every pot. Money at NL400 is still good enough for me to keep concentrating on. Never have the thought of 'if i lose at 400 then i can easily make it up at 600' - No You just fucking WON'T by playing like a monkey.
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Before finishing this post I've tried to play 6 tablings NL600 and did pretty good. This is a good start and I hope to keep it long.
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