Hey! My dad always taught me to win as if you expect it, lose as if you like it! You have to remember things will happen good and bad, staying even keeled is huge and will go a long way in poker if you can have this mentality as a base line.
I think tournaments are more intricate, there is more variation then with stack sizes and how to play different bb situations. Cash games is more "solved" if you will 100bb+ deep, not as many soft games online. Think mtt will always be lucrative to those that study & put in the time.
mental toughness; willingness to take risk when they believe there game is ready to move up stakes. This was discussed recently on a podcast i did w/ BenCB789
No Problem! I would stay as alert as you can but yes will take a bit of time to get info on someone you've never seen before. Being present & off of electronics is important!First of all, thanks for doing that. So my question is quite untypical i think. Could you give some tips about reading our opponents. because I think when the table is getting smaller is easier to notice everyone playing, but and at the first moment? Like, starting the game. What can you say ? Thanks for that.
Hey! Yes I would highly recommend doing some studying. What I use personally is on my website; JeffGrossPoker.com/affiliaton (can click on the Raise Your Edge there; discount codes as well). There is lots of good information out there and programs, this is the best for me & I endorse it. Watching youtube videos & Twitch is also great. MTT tournaments online are great still!
I think a good indication is when you are getting the same results over and over again(when not good results) also maybe a sign to take a step back and evaluate some of the plays w/ friends or poker tools to analyze what's going on! The definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly & expecting a different result!
pokerstars if you are outside of the USA this is the best! Online is coming back in USA w/ Michigan passing and Pennsylvania ready this year! Things are looking up!
Reading this again makes me laugh! Haha you gotta make a trip to brazil or meet them walking around Burning Man
I would not suggest that! You could if it is for a set amount of time, you really don't want to get burned out though. I think having a set schedule is a good idea and keeps you balanced & hungry!
No not at all, having 2 overs & the NFD (Nut Flush Draw) you are def looking to put money into the pot, don't be results oriented! Unlucky next hand!
Your Welcome! Any time.
Great question. I would say using a HUD is the most valuable (Heads up Display) such as PokerTracker4. This gives you lot of information even basic stats go long way! Hope this helps (for online)
Yes this sounds like a mind set issue. Don't be afraid to go for it. Realize that the lion share of the money is in the top 3 places. So making some aggressive moves near a bubble or secondary bubble that dont' work out some time is okay. Building a big stack that can pressure ppl late is huge! Take some risks & embrace it!
Thanks again! What is your username on Twitch?
When I was a SO in highschool, my friend on my high school soccer team (Craig Pfister) brought in a plastic chip set and we started playing at soccer camp. The rest is history!
Appreciate the kind words! It's nice to be here!
This is a pretty ambiguous question but can try to tackle it. I think in general you can attribute many factors in what constructs a poker player. Experience & fundamentals are paramount. Being able to deal w/ the mental side of the game is huge as well. bankroll management is also underrated & managing tilt factor. These are some of the things to look at when comparing poker players abilities.
I can't speak for all pro players, but I can talk about my start. I started playing .25/.50 live w/ friends and then the same online 6 -max. I ran up a roll from starting w/ a small amount. What makes a pro pro is hard to say. Basically someone who is able to support themselves from Poker. A pro also conducts him or her self in a professional manner on and off the table.
