How do you prepare yourself just before an online poker match?

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I drink a 96 oz Big Gulp Soda
that way i can make sure to use my timer,
plus the fact I always get dealt ACEs If im not at the computer lol
 
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I just make sure i am not tired and that i feel excited about it. If i am träning i Will not play 😄
 
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I don't prepare much. I just let it go and do my startegy.
 
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I play an important tournament only when I know I have the ME time ( no disturbance). Otherwise it’s not worth playing a tournament because that could be disturbing.

Other than that no preparation needed.
Just concentrate and play fearless poker.
 
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I sometimes go for a walk and take some fresh air. That helps me clear my head and focus better. I also open the window during the breaks and rest in yoga poses. No kidding, also beneficial for back issues.
 
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i smoke a zigarette and don t eat so much
 
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whether its a poker match or a tourney, i always try to relax and not let nerves get the best of me, because being nervous, can make you make wrong decisions
 
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I do nothing special just like to smoke a cigarette just before the game.
 
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I simply sit down, cheerful and optimistic.
 
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I concentrate listening to rock music o_O
 
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I can't be sleepy, I have to be in a good mood, I get my whiskey, put my blues on my hat and let's go!
 
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I try to rest well and sleep well. Also, so that no one distracts
 
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Tell yourself you're the predator not the prey.
 
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I'm just picking up my thoughts and playing!
 
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I eat, make myself a coffee, while the tournament starts, I can watch how the professionals play, in particular JaimeStaples or LoremCDMX, Kevin Martin.
 
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eat a lot , a little sleep and some relaxing music
 
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I use the quietest hours in my house, but I don't play at dawn, because sleep is essential. I try to eat well before sitting down to play and leave water next to the notebook to drink when I need it. During the break, I go to the bathroom.
 
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I don't really prepare but at bigger tournaments I have to think about the tournament all day and can't really work on other things productively.
But since I only play poker as a hobby, I generally don't need much preparation.
 
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Of course, in addition to registering in the desired tournament and checking your presence in the list of registered players, you need to perform a magical ritual to attract good luck and money using frogs, spiders, magic items and spells. After a good night's sleep and a good meal (frogs and spiders) on the day of Mercury and the hour of Jupiter, taking with you a magic wand or at least club, go to the swamp and send bad beats and misclicks to hell.. Good luck will be guaranteed to you if you don’t crap out of fear. ))
 
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Making some meals for the time that i`m going to play.Sleep well and some styding befor the games!And make sure that i`m free for the time that i`m going to play!
 
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2 coffees and a big fat joint and im read to go0
 
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I fire up special candles, meditate for an hour, rotate three times my lucky charm and then I'm ready for my usual 15 minutes session.
 
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I order my favorite food and drinks, I fine-tune all my business and sit down to play poker
 
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