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#53
07-18-2005, 07:08 PM
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Re: Psychology/Mindset
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The best state of mind I can get in to play is just a confident, relaxed state [/ QUOTE ] Crass as it may be, I think the best way to start a session is right after getting head. I bet we could prove that ROI increases a couple points (and it would undoubtedly be a fun study). [/ QUOTE ] This is so incredibly true. -Phoenix [/ QUOTE ] Starting a poker session right after getting head is a good way to get dumped. [/ QUOTE ] I prefer to have a couple of "EV boosters" than just one full-time girlfriend. 
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#54
07-19-2005, 05:41 AM
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Re: Psychology/Mindset
A big part of ones mindstate is how well their body is doing.
I try to keep my body running right by eating a good (but not heavy) meal before playing, then make sure i take 10 deep breaths (anthony robbins technique) which seems to help clearing my head as well as relaxing me. I make sure I've been up atleast an hour and have had some coffee or shower, something to wake my ass up. If at all possible, i wil try to excercise (just a 20 minute walk or push ups) also seems to help. Mindstate wise, i remind myself that i am one of the better players at the table but that I can also make mistakes, so remind myself not to make plays i know better than.. I try my hardest to just play optimum poker and not let the bad beats affect me... Oh Yeah,, 30% of the time I'll fire up a dutch of some hydro, doesnt seem to hurt.
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#55
07-19-2005, 06:02 AM
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Re: Psychology/Mindset
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Online, I've turned chat off. I got sick of being called an idiot, and don't trust myself not to yell at the luckboxes. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, that still sometimes gets to me (being called an idiot). As long as I win it doesn't matter but when they beat my all-ins it is getting the worst of me.
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#56
07-19-2005, 06:12 AM
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I dont understand this whole line of thought
I dont understand this whole line of thought. Poker is a game, just like monopoly when I was a kid. I was good at monopoly. I always tried to beat my friends at monopoly, and I usually did, but I never hated them. I'm good at poker. I always try to beat the other players at the table, and I usually do, but I never hate them. I get to make a good living because people that aren't really interested in studying poker still think it's fun. Why would I hate them, or even dislike them. They are the people that provide my income, I like most of them and apprecait them.
The only exception is the angery kids (now adults) that would take everything too serious, throw cards, knock games over when losing and in general be a pain in the ass and call it competative spirit. They are the same people who now as adults go around telling my friends that provide me a living how stupid they are, how bad the play was, how bad their poker prof stats are, etc, etc. Grow up, it's what I always wanted to say when we were kids, it's what I tell them now at the tables. If you want to play solid tilt free poker what it takes is a calm relaxed mind and additude, not intense feelings. Steve
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#58
07-19-2005, 06:55 AM
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Re: I dont understand this whole line of thought
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Yeah honestly I think hating your opponents at poker would make you play worse somehow. Can't imagine how it could possibly help you. [/ QUOTE ] That's all dandy for you guys. It helps me. But again, it appears that everyone is retardedly translating my comments into 'actual' hatred of my opponents. For the last f***** time, I don't really hate them. It's a competitive attitude. And it doesn't mean that I'd throw cards, swear at the table, and kick the host's f***** cat.
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#59
07-19-2005, 11:57 AM
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Re: I dont understand this whole line of thought
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But again, it appears that everyone is retardedly translating my comments into 'actual' hatred of my opponents. For the last f***** time, I don't really hate them. It's a competitive attitude. And it doesn't mean that I'd throw cards, swear at the table, and kick the host's f***** cat. [/ QUOTE ] For someone as clearly tiltproof as you... I'm sure it's the optimal approach. Irieguy
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