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Bigwig
04-12-2005, 07:07 PM
I'm on a 150 SNG streak of losing play. Not much, mind you (like 3 buy-ins) but it's tax time. And that means Bigwig has to cut a check to the IRS in the amount of $4500.

So tell me that this small a streak means absolutely nothing.

Or does it?
TruFloridaGator
04-12-2005, 07:08 PM
You're the man, time to get on a hot streak! That means nothing to your game! /images/graemlins/smile.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif
rohjoh
04-12-2005, 07:23 PM
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And that means Bigwig has to cut a check to the IRS in the amount of $4500.

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Means nothing, file an extension, and keep playing.
Blarg
04-12-2005, 07:49 PM
Three buy-ins? Big deal.
john_
04-12-2005, 07:52 PM
You should get a tax deducation for your incredibly large 3 buy in loss...
yanicehand
04-12-2005, 07:56 PM
downswings of any size should be tax deductible.
ZebraAss
04-12-2005, 08:12 PM
Over the past 2 weeks I was playing break even poker over 600 SNG's, 4-tabling mind you.

130 is nothin' bro.
The Yugoslavian
04-12-2005, 08:14 PM
The IRS sucks
So do poker losing streaks
Keep on, keepin' on.

Yugoslav
Freudian
04-12-2005, 08:17 PM
Remember that you are a unique snowflake.
Bigwig
04-12-2005, 08:18 PM
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Remember that you are a unique snowflake.

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Heh.
Irieguy
04-12-2005, 08:27 PM
2005 is going better than I imagined or hoped. Still, I've had 3 losing streaks of 150 or more, and one streak of over 400 SNGs with a barely positive ROI.

It doesn't mean anything if you're playing the right way. You just need to play another 2000 SNGs... everything will be fine. The runs of 300 SNGs with a 40% ROI are fun.

Irieguy

Is that what you were looking for?
johnnybeef
04-12-2005, 08:36 PM
alright here goes...

1) read iries post (as always)

2) in an almost zen like state, stop focusing on the short term. put the tax man on the back burner and file an extension. you will even out.

since it is the current trend, i will do it one more time.

focus on the now
roi will even out
file an extension


zen.....ooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmm mmmmmmmmm
Daliman
04-12-2005, 09:08 PM
QUIT BEING SUCH A GOD DAMNED PUSSY AND GET IN THERE AND CRUSH!
Bigwig
04-12-2005, 09:09 PM
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Is that what you were looking for?

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Yep. Thanks.

Here's my problem: Despite my having a very good understanding of math and variability, I have a difficult time handling downswings. Not a BAD time, mind you. Just too much self doubt. Therefore, I need constant reassurance when this happens to prevent me from panicking and changing my game in a drastic way.

It also makes little sense for me to be this self-aware about my tendencies and still request the same stroking. Such is human nature.

Bigwig--human after all.
Bigwig
04-12-2005, 09:10 PM
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QUIT BEING SUCH A GOD DAMNED PUSSY AND GET IN THERE AND CRUSH!

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That's good, too.

I'm off to the $50s. Stay away from table, 2+2ers. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif
The once and future king
04-12-2005, 09:12 PM
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Bigwig--human after all.

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But I thought you were a rabbit!
Bigwig
04-12-2005, 09:13 PM
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Bigwig--human after all.

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But I thought you were a rabbit!

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I quit the owsla years ago.
viennagreen
04-13-2005, 12:41 AM
i have a lot of self doubt as well... it's the reason why i take so long in moving up in levels, despite the bankroll for it...

but don't be down on yourself for self-doubt.... self-doubt is a natural part of being an analytical person--- which is definitely something that is required to be a successful SNG player.

so "yea!" to self-doubt. you're a better player for it.