mikeysong 0 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Hey everyone,I don't know how many people have this problem but for me, it takes me some time to be mentally prepared before I start playing cards. Some issues that happen before I play are:fear/insecurity of losing more moneylack of focusand the biggest one:hyperaggressiveness - is that a real word?If you read my blog, by now you should realize that I'm a pretty animated person the majority of the time. I believe this characteristic hurts me when I play 3/6 max because when I get into it and start having a lot of fun, my main goal becomes to make people fold their hands yet somehow play big pots with me when I have big hands. Rather, the goal should be to extract maximum value from each hand. But it's so fun to hit Bet! Raise! I'm getting excited again I play a lot of video games, WarCraft III and Counter-Strike, and I've always been the attacker/first to kill the enemy in each game. Can you see where this aggressiveness comes from? I hope some of you have some methods that you guys do to calm yourself down and think clearly before playing. Mmm...I don't think I would partake in meditation or yoga though, too boring Link to post Share on other sites
Canuckickstan 2 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I like to go downstairs and beat the crap out of my drums. Really clears the mind !! Link to post Share on other sites
loopie 0 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 hmmm....porn and an impromptu trip to the bathroom is an obvious answer......how bout playing basketball, tennis, or any sport you want for couple of hours. take a nice hot shower or bath. have a good meal. then set down at the computer, casino, or home game and tear it up. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 When I first get on my computer and plan on playing, I usually spend a little bit, like maybe 30 minutes reading/replying to strat posts in here. Seems to get me focused most of the time.- Zach Link to post Share on other sites
Actuary 3 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I play on Party. Link to post Share on other sites
trystero 0 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I play on Party. Link to post Share on other sites
sdnuol 0 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 i usually end up playing when i get home from working out. which means steam room, hot tub, etc before playing. that gets me nice and relaxed, ready to take some beats. Link to post Share on other sites
mikeysong 0 Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 i usually end up playing when i get home from working out. which means steam room, hot tub, etc before playing. that gets me nice and relaxed, ready to take some beats.i like that one :)and zach, ya, I think reading through the strat forums should be helpful to get me in the right mindset. Ty. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 i like that one :)and zach, ya, I think reading through the strat forums should be helpful to get me in the right mindset. Ty.I don't really do it on purpose, it just seems to be what I do first when I turn on the computer, lol. Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan 1 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Just tell yourself to try your best to make good decisions and forget about the money.- Jordan Link to post Share on other sites
throwemaway 0 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Hey everyone,I don't know how many people have this problem but for me, it takes me some time to be mentally prepared before I start playing cards. Some issues that happen before I play are:fear/insecurity of losing more moneylack of focusand the biggest one:hyperaggressiveness - is that a real word?If you read my blog, by now you should realize that I'm a pretty animated person the majority of the time. I believe this characteristic hurts me when I play 3/6 max because when I get into it and start having a lot of fun, my main goal becomes to make people fold their hands yet somehow play big pots with me when I have big hands. Rather, the goal should be to extract maximum value from each hand. But it's so fun to hit Bet! Raise! I'm getting excited again I play a lot of video games, WarCraft III and Counter-Strike, and I've always been the attacker/first to kill the enemy in each game. Can you see where this aggressiveness comes from? I hope some of you have some methods that you guys do to calm yourself down and think clearly before playing. Mmm...I don't think I would partake in meditation or yoga though, too boring When I'm running poorly or just don't feel like I'm in the mindframe to play, I usually watch Sportscenter, Entourage, or a movie to calm myself down..Helps me to take my mind off poker for a bit and focus on something else, then get refocused when Im done Link to post Share on other sites
sdnuol 0 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 When I'm running poorly or just don't feel like I'm in the mindframe to play, I usually watch Sportscenter, Entourage, or a movie to calm myself down..Helps me to take my mind off poker for a bit and focus on something else, then get refocused when Im donei do the exact same after i take a beat or just suck and lose. ill just go watch a movie and eat ben and jerrys. Link to post Share on other sites
mikeysong 0 Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 ill just go watch a movie and eat ben and jerrys.grrrrrrrrrreattttI could gain so much weight doing that @_@ Link to post Share on other sites
throwemaway 0 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 grrrrrrrrrreattttI could gain so much weight doing that @_@But at least you will save yourself some moneyI'd rather be fat and rich then poor and in shape... lol Link to post Share on other sites
Actuary 3 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 But at least you will save yourself some moneyI'd rather be fat and rich then poor and in shape... lolwell, I guess I should stop feeling so crappy about being fat then. Link to post Share on other sites
mtdesmoines 3 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 hmmm....porn and an impromptu trip to the bathroom is an obvious answer......how bout playing basketball, tennis, or any sport you want for couple of hours. take a nice hot shower or bath. have a good meal. then set down at the computer, casino, or home game and tear it up.Really now ... can any trip the bathroom after viewing porn be considered "impromptu? Link to post Share on other sites
loopie 0 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Really now ... can any trip the bathroom after viewing porn be considered "impromptu?tryin to be a pundit, its ok to shundit..... Link to post Share on other sites
yergan 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I like to go downstairs and beat the crap out of my CHILDREN. Really clears the mind !!FYP Link to post Share on other sites
RickyG033 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I have this same problem. Sometimes I just lack concentration and focus. I am headed out today to buy a dartboard. I figure if I can focus on that for maybe 30 min before lpaying, I'll be in the right mindset. Darts is something knew to me so I will not be very good and will ghave to really concentrate to become good. Link to post Share on other sites
DonkSlayer 1 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Watching poker on TV. AINEC for me. Link to post Share on other sites
magnus72 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I got my lucky CD back last Wednesday and I have cashed in every tournament I have been in since then, finishing no lower then fifth place.I listen to Headstrong by Trapt, if you listen to the words you could kinda build it up in your mind that you are at a poker table battiling during that song.I have also been getting lucky the last week....LOL Link to post Share on other sites
Sain't Town Bo`i 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I'm just a Dreamer Link to post Share on other sites
MR_BIZKITZ 0 Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I need to talk to Sampson Link to post Share on other sites
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