Forum: Psychology
08-31-2005, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 196
Re: Fear of success
A couple random bit of verbal diarrhea:
Fear of success is really a fear of maintenance of success. I suffer from it and solve it by not moving up in levels and constantly withdrawing money from...
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
08-09-2005, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 75
Re: Winrates at NL ?
Blah..I've been avoiding trying to learn poker tracker, but I guess I'll have to break down eventually so I can get all the stats. I keep track of my hourly win rate, but don't keep track of which...
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
08-09-2005, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 69
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
08-09-2005, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 129
Re: $25 NL PF steal, is this really dumb?
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The main reason this is a huge mistake, in my book, is that you only can ride a tight image so long. You've got one or two shots a having any bet respected before they start getting...
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
08-08-2005, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 129
Re: $25 NL PF steal, is this really dumb?
I don't agree with taking even medium risks to steal blinds. As you said you were stealing, I'd disagree whole-heartedly with this move. It's not at tournament..why risk it? Here's why: You do this...
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
08-08-2005, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 69
Re: Just a very strange hand
I think he is more likely slowplaying than bluffing, but he could easily think he's slowplaying with a 2 or an overpair. I think only a call is correct here for a couple reasons. 1) A re-raise opens...
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
08-08-2005, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 111
Re: Top two NL50 (big stacks)
As I said in my original post, I still call. I did want to acknowledge the thought process as I think it's important. In fact, I revisited this thread to report that the thought process actually...
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
08-07-2005, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 111
Re: Top two NL50 (big stacks)
I thought about it some more, and my reasoning for not suspecting a set or a straight was that he'd want to protect his hand against such a heavy drawing board. But, one point worth mentioning is the...
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
08-07-2005, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 123
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
08-07-2005, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 123
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
08-07-2005, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 39
Re: Playing SB in 6max 50nl
For me, the implied odds in NL are the driving force, and as you're getting 3 to 1 odds on your SB, I call with any suited connectors, pairs, 2 cards 10 or above and premium hands. It's the perfect...
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
08-07-2005, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 111
Re: Top two NL50 (big stacks)
One other possibility that comes to mind is a scared set. If he did flop a set but was taken back by your aggression on the flop and turn, he may have taken your weak river bet as the green light for...
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
08-07-2005, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 111
Re: Top two NL50 (big stacks)
I say it's an easy call. Here's my reasoning.
I highly doubt we're up against a set. I don't believe a set passively calls a $5 flop bet with a flush and straight draw on the board. The only real...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
07-29-2005, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 124
Re: Thinking of turning pro
Also keep in mind that we are in the glory days of internet poker. Like the dot.com bubble, it will not last. In a year or two, the endless well of lower/mid level fish will dry up and we'll be left...
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
07-28-2005, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 61
Re: Stars vs. Party
I haven't played stars at all, so I have no info there, but I've played a good amount at 25-400 NL on party. I think if you're a book learned , technically sound player, you will actually do better a...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
07-28-2005, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 18
What can I do with my hand history?
In reading the posts on 2+2, I often see folks who have a great wealth of their play related stats. I see things like poker tracker, etc and hear about 'data mining'. Is there a piece of software...
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
07-24-2005, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 105
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Forum: Psychology
07-11-2005, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 315
Re: Round figure syndrome
Try setting a round figure as a total bankroll goal - make it far enough above your current bankroll that's it's reachable, but not in one session - then feed your bankroll towards that round number....
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Forum: Psychology
07-01-2005, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 140
Re: Winner\'s anxiety
Post script to the post script:
I felt a bit akward, in the end, about my post here, because given the responses I received, I feel like I didn't communicate my situation clearly. But the net...
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Forum: Psychology
06-29-2005, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 140
Re: Winner\'s anxiety
The bankroll observation is a good one and probably more relevant than I've considered. I usually keep around $1,000 in my account for $100 NL. I find $25/50 NL too frustrating in the "new fold em...
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Forum: Psychology
06-29-2005, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 140
Re: Winner\'s anxiety
Al,
Thanks for the info. I re-read the Hit and Run follies. I agree with it in principle, but feel like it misses my situation a bit.
I don't choose to quit when I get up - my anxiety builds...
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Forum: Psychology
06-29-2005, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 140
Re: Winner\'s anxiety
Thanks for taking the time to read and reply.
A follow up to your replies:
Muckerfish - thanks for your in-depth reply:
Jeffage - this touches on what you wrote as well..
I WAS definately...
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Forum: Psychology
06-29-2005, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 140
Winner\'s anxiety
Hey folks,
I'm having a bit of an issue and would love any thoughts or bits of wisdom you might have to offer.
I'm in the process of making poker my main source of income. I feel fine with my...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
06-25-2005, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 84
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Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em
06-23-2005, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 50
Re: 10 NL - QJ - River Question
I don't mind a $2 bet for a couple reasons. If you put either of the opps on a flush, then you're beaten and there's no point in betting big as given the situation, a call is very likely regardless...
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