new guy + tilt

[helpmeout]

Hey all I have been studying/playing holdem for about 3 weeks now.

I have been play 5c/10c games at pacific poker for almost a week and have done pretty well (up $14, yes I play a lot lol).

One problem I seem to have is getting lazy when I know I am playing bad players. After 30min or so (and I know most of the table are calling stations) I will start to play drawing hands from UTG or middle position.

Argh like right now I play A7s UTG (2 people folded only 5 saw the flop).

I have also noticed that against maniacs I will try to push too hard or hang around when I know I am beat.

I'd be playing tight/aggressive and once I flop 2 pair I'd raise and reraise but then when the river comes with a straight draw I just cant seem to let it go. (straight draw where they only need one card, dont know what its called).

I know that if I can conquer the discipline side of the game I should be able to breeze through to 10c/20c.

How do you stay disciplined all the time?

[SpaceAce]

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(2 people folded only 5 saw the flop).

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That line is priceless.

Five people for one bet is plenty to play suited Aces as long as they keep being loose and silly after the flop.

SpaceAce

[Peter Harris]

if A7s is the loosest you play you're doing well.

at 5c/10c, remember that you need to show the goods, bluffs won't run, keep it tight and aggressive.

You sometimes need to raise with less than 2 pair, remember that too!

The biggest steps to taking this seriously are:

to post hand histories on the forum [unfortunately, pacific don't do downloadable hand histories],

to comment on other people's posts - the best way to learn, since if you are not in concensus with others, you most likely are playing it wrong, and

to buy books - notably Ed Miller's work once you get sophisticated, if a total novice then Sklansky's "Hold 'Em Poker" is a good place as any to start. Other book recommendations are around too.

Good luck and hope to see you at Party .5/1 and 1/2 soon!

Regards,
Pete Harris

[Webster]

One problem I seem to have is getting lazy when I know I am playing bad players

Try playing higher limits where the money means something. Honestly, that is still basically play money if you are getting bored