If I lost 5 times more than I won, am I a bad player?

[dreamer13]

To be successful in poker, you need to be patient. This is important in cash games and tournaments. If you have a hard time accepting a loss, it is a sign that you are not a very good player.Poker requires patience and discipline. These skills allow good players to avoid jumping into trouble and wait for the right moment to pull the trigger. Poker is not a game for bored or impulsive players. Even if you understand the game and the value of starting hands, a few careless moves can quickly drain your stack. You will stay in the game for the long haul if you practice discipline.

 

[sibkaz]

This means you have to play your hands five times less)

 

[doma47]

You can see that I’m also experiencing significant losses, but I’m focused on finding ways to stop it. I’ve noticed that I perform much better in medium buy-in tournaments, likely because I put more effort and focus into them. For example, I have 4 ITM (in the money) finishes out of 5 medium buy-in tournaments, compared to just 20 ITM finishes out of 120 micro buy-in tournaments.

I’ve realized that I lack the patience for micro-stakes tournaments because many players there don’t seem to play poker strategically—they just gamble. I don’t enjoy that style of play, so I’ve decided not to queue up for micro stakes anymore. I can’t grow my bankroll in those games. Instead, I’ll focus on playing a maximum of five $15+ buy-in tournaments per week and see how that goes.

Even though I’m a recreational player, I’m now seriously considering transitioning to full-time poker. I know I can compete successfully—I’ve already reached the final table several times in medium buy-in tournaments. Interestingly, this usually happens after taking a break from poker for 2–3 months. When I return, I’m fresh, motivated, and patient, which makes a huge difference. I’ve played tournaments for nine hours straight, completely focused, and I believe that’s the most crucial aspect of poker: quality over quantity.

 

[carl franc]

Not necessarily a bad one. You may be inexperienced, or not patient enough, or not disciplined enough. ‘A bad player’ sounds like a sentence. I think you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. Just stop spending your own money on the game and that will be your first step on the way to a good game.
How?
Just play in freerolls

friend, there are ridiculous pennies, I feel sorry for the time for such

 

[carl franc]

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You can see that I’m also experiencing significant losses, but I’m focused on finding ways to stop it. I’ve noticed that I perform much better in medium buy-in tournaments, likely because I put more effort and focus into them. For example, I have 4 ITM (in the money) finishes out of 5 medium buy-in tournaments, compared to just 20 ITM finishes out of 120 micro buy-in tournaments.

I’ve realized that I lack the patience for micro-stakes tournaments because many players there don’t seem to play poker strategically—they just gamble. I don’t enjoy that style of play, so I’ve decided not to queue up for micro stakes anymore. I can’t grow my bankroll in those games. Instead, I’ll focus on playing a maximum of five $15+ buy-in tournaments per week and see how that goes.

Even though I’m a recreational player, I’m now seriously considering transitioning to full-time poker. I know I can compete successfully—I’ve already reached the final table several times in medium buy-in tournaments. Interestingly, this usually happens after taking a break from poker for 2–3 months. When I return, I’m fresh, motivated, and patient, which makes a huge difference. I’ve played tournaments for nine hours straight, completely focused, and I believe that’s the most crucial aspect of poker: quality over quantity.

I believe that everything will work out for you, you will reach a new level of play.

 

[rachelle2291]

When you play games how good you are is not really that important in determining your success. What is important is how good you are compared to the people you are playing against.

 

[infonazar]

I lose a lot, teach me how to win.

Play freerolls. Then you won't lose
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