Why in gods name do I play poker? Honestly the real reason I started playing poker was because I realized that unlike black jack and other casino games this was one where you could actually create an edge and win by being better then everyone else. After realizing that I bought 3 books off amazon and started the grind at 3/6 limit holdem. I never really fell for no limit when everyone else was because I was a NIT and had a real hard time testing people with big bets. It wasnt till CR that I realized I could crush at no limit.
Fast forward to today and I play poker to earn a living. The thing is I have been having a real hard time feeling like a success since July of 08. Basically at that time I became complacent and just played without given much though to my game. While others were continuing to improve and try new things I slowly fell behind the curve. Here in lies my question. What can I do to fix it?
Though I was 6 tabling with a fair amount of success in Jan. the same hasnt been the case this month. I think it is time to revert back to the old less is more approach. The other thing which has plagued me as of late is the results checking. I have played 4 straight losing sessions since I returned to checking results mid session.
I can cry and blame bad luck but then I would just be another chump as fish. It is time to face the music and fix my leaks. Wiht that said I will be playing out Feb without viewing my results. Also I am limiting my tables to 4 with each session having one aspect of my game to focus on.
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Fold more maybe? I heard somewhere (forgot, maybe a vid or convo with a friend) that Galfond said the reason for lower winrates now is that people won't fold. Do you think it is possible over this time that you have introduced too much FPS? Just taking a shot here, I could be way off base.
I think that's just too general of a comment to make... "folding more" overall may or may not increase your winrate.
I think that maybe you just need to "think more". Actually use all the knowledge you have and brainpower to make decisions. And make sure that you're taking enough time and not using "woolly thinking" to come to your decisions.
To be honest, I think you're just simply overestimating the average poker player's ability at your level.
I do agree with the move to 4 tables. This will allow you to actually play poker and not just play your cards like it seems happens when you 6 table.
Kill with skill not cards. Everyone knows how to play their cards standardly. Gain reciprocality and play your hands better and play your air better than everyone else.
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