My poker coach is unfair... - Page 2

mosquito · #11 11-20-2005, 07:22 AM

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I hired a poker coach to assist me in improving my game. I currently play 3/6 6 max and 5/10 6 max. He spends a good amount of time with me, but recently he asked me to do a couple math problems (calculating how many times a hand like 98s hits the flop well, and doing the same with 97s), and I have not done them this past week even though I said I would. I don't think he understands that I'm married with a child on the way, and although I just freed up 40 hours a week by quitting my job to play poker full time, I've just not had the time to sit down and crunch the numbers. He argues that it would only take 20 minutes each max, so I should have done it by now, and that I'm only making excuses. Do you think he's being harsh, or do you think I should have somehow done these? Is he being unfair? Unreasonable?

Thanks,
Jeff

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Really, if you can't do a little homework, why do you hire a coach? You want him to play for you, as well?

If your other demands are really that great, put the lessons aside until you can make the best of them.

Poldi · #12 11-20-2005, 08:58 AM

He is not unreasonable. If you dont have the time to do it, you should choose another time to get coaching.

Noo Yawk · #13 11-20-2005, 09:21 AM

If you have time to register for this forum and make youe first post a whine session, you have time to do the math problem.

Noo Yawk · #14 11-20-2005, 09:24 AM

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No offense, but are you married? Have you ever prepared for having a child? Would you know if it takes 20 hours a day or 2 hours a day? I consider myself a very hard worker and you seem to be just as hard on me (and lacking understanding) as my coach.

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Do the math problem or prepare to fail at poker. It gets harder than this. Your other obligations are a seperate issue.

#15 11-20-2005, 10:09 AM

since you act like you must be in middle school, tell the coach that your dog ate your homework.

honestly, is this even a real post? why hire a coach to help improve your game if you aren't going to let him do his job. a hard coach would be one that beats you when you miscount the pot, or fail to recognize redraws.

good luck supporting your family on 3/6 shorthanded.

PJS · #16 11-20-2005, 10:52 AM

JeffreyD, I honestly don't know if this post is serious or not. But trust me, if it is, take a long hard review of all these posts. They are right!

If you want to go pro, and are worried about doing some math revision, then you will fail over the long run. Your poker education will never stop, it's a continuous process. If you can't make additional time to learn about the game as well as play, then I personally don't see you lasting long as the game is just too hard.

If I were you, I'd seriously be thinking about the best interests of my wife and child.

If you do still want to continue with poker, then I think you have to change your mindset. take advantage of the recent information that's been made available. You could start by looking at the recent articles by Ed Miller and Dr Schoonmaker. Also, check the new book by Mark Blade.

With a wife and child to support, there is simply to much on the line to make a bad decision.

Good luck,

PJS

ginko · #17 11-20-2005, 01:33 PM

This is a joke guys...

ITS GOTTA BE

27offsuit · #18 11-20-2005, 02:20 PM

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No offense, but are you married? Have you ever prepared for having a child? Would you know if it takes 20 hours a day or 2 hours a day? I consider myself a very hard worker and you seem to be just as hard on me (and lacking understanding) as my coach.

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Troll.....

tripdad · #19 11-20-2005, 02:20 PM

i'm married and have 4 kids under the age of 3 and have 16 rental units to maintain. even i can find an extra hour or so a week to do something important.

tripdad

tonypaladino · #20 11-20-2005, 03:07 PM

Ed Miller's guidelines for going pro:

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1. You have no dependants. You have no children, parents, significant others, or otherwise whose lives will be adversely affected if you end up broke.

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5. You already play fairly well. You don’t have to play particularly well to be a professional these days. This is one area where old material on going pro is obsolete. Three years ago, you had to be quite a good player to generate enough income to live on. Now, with online play and so many terrible players, you merely have to play decently to generate significant income. But you do have to be a winning player.

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