Forum: Psychology
12-14-2005, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 95
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Forum: Psychology
12-07-2005, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 864
Re: Addiction is a disease?
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From my understanding all addiction is the same, even if the drug, food, type of sex, etc... is different.
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This part is not exactly true. For...
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Forum: Psychology
11-30-2005, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 199
Re: Stopping when you know you are on tilt
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Seriously though.....
For the most part, it occurs when the money means something. We're all guilty of it to a certain degree.
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tilt is the result of a...
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Forum: Psychology
11-30-2005, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 385
Re: What I Love Most About Poker
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Seriously though, I love hitting flush draws in big pots. My absolute favourite thing to do. Ohhhhhh yeaaaaa.
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It's nice but it's a whole lot more fun to have the nut...
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Forum: Psychology
11-30-2005, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 85
Re: tilt problems
You're human right?
You're not the Pope so you're fallible.
You are allowed to make mistakes.
It's been my experience that prideful people have a poor self image.
You tried to make a "play" and...
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Forum: Psychology
11-29-2005, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 428
Re: What to do when you run bad???
Interesting that everyone tells you that your BR was too small but, for the most part, fails to offer any suggestions.
FWIW, the times I've run bad for any length of time ultimately came down to...
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Forum: Psychology
11-18-2005, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 128
Re: Two Problems with My Game. How do I Fix Them?
Just a thought - Is it possible that both "problems" are related to self-image?
Do you fear that slow playing a hand will allow someone to catch up thereby creating the impression that you played...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-17-2005, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 242
Re: NL in Minneapolis
TI and Grand Casino Hinckley only offer 5-60 SLHE.
$60 max in MN, anywhere.
Plan on a very interesting evening at Hinckley if the Russian or Cowboy are playing.
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Forum: Psychology
11-16-2005, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 448
Re: Difficult Situation With A Close Friend
Clark,
I admire your willingness to at least try and help your friend.
I guess the real trick in trying to get someone to correct behavior is to keep any sort of "confrontation"...
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Forum: Psychology
10-21-2005, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 196
Re: Marriage Counseling
Individual counseling sucks when trying to work on a relationship.
I've been married to a saint for 32 years.
We've had our share of up and downs.
Even the best marriages need outside help...
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Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em
10-17-2005, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 148
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Forum: Psychology
06-09-2005, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 131
Re: I need a cure...
If I only had a heart, a brain .......
How about keep trying?
We're humans & humans forget things.
For me it comes down to a lack of humility and self confidence. Opposing concepts.
I...
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Forum: Other Gambling Games
06-07-2005, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 163
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Forum: Psychology
06-07-2005, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 181
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Forum: Psychology
06-07-2005, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 181
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Forum: Micro-Limits
05-31-2005, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 84
Re: A9s vs PFR
I'll put myself in the group of being a tad mechanical pF and a low comfort level post-flop with this board.
Without SSHE in front of me, does it really recommend calling two cold with A9s on the...
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Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em
04-16-2005, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 60
Re: AJo preflop
Hmm, curious
#73 - Big Off-Suit Broadway cards,
"You can open with these cards from any position. Raise any of these hands if it hasn't already been raised."
There's a "consideration"...
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Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em
04-15-2005, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 60
Re: AJo preflop
I went back and checked SSHE.
I stand corrected. Damn bumped my head.
Thanks for the course correction.
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Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em
04-15-2005, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 60
Re: AJ in small stakes limit
Easy fold.
AJo UTG is worth a limp but nothing more.
I'm looking for a flop that gives me choices.
a. J high and rags
b. under cards and semi coordinated.
c. made broadways
d. AJ
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Forum: Psychology
04-01-2005, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 165
Re: If you could ... would you?
Interesting tone to this thread.
"retard", etc.
To those that seem to throw the word "retard" around with impunity, how about.......
If another person's abilities are so offensive to you that...
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Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em
02-24-2005, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 26
Re: Top Two Pair vs. 3 Flush Board
Rico & Mr. P
Thanks for the replies.
I guess I was too hung up on getting the correct odds to call the hand. Messed up thinking is another way to say it. /images/graemlins/wink.gif
As it...
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Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em
02-24-2005, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 22
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Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em
02-24-2005, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 26
Top Two Pair vs. 3 Flush Board
Top two pair hands are driving me nuts!
Two very similar hands so here’s the general tone:
Full table, 3/6. The table is trending towards L, (5-6 seeing many flops). pF raises on solid hands &...
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Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em
02-21-2005, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 16
Thanks to Miller/Sklansky/Malmuth - SSHE
Gentlemen,
Your SSHE book has really opened my eyes!
I used to follow the recommendations in LJ's book.
You've provided the tool to take my game to the next level.
Many. many thanks.
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Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em
02-02-2005, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 63
Re: A rather common situation
Hmm, that is frisky advice B. I guess Jones' book does take a "conservative approach" but I'm not taking your advice at face value. No offense, I need to see for myself.
I'm going on vacation soon....
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