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Why I suck at poker and things I can do to stop sucking so hard

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ThrillCory90
, 06-19-2009 at 10:47 PM (13823 Views)
1) I don't Game Select
Solution: Never play a good reg hu for more than 1% of my roll. I'd be richer if I did this before
2) I have never quit
It doesn't matter if I'm the better player. I rarely come back from being stuck 5 or more buyins. So just quit. I'd be richer if i did this before
3) I don't concentrate and think through every decision.
Stop button clicking
4) I'm too aggressive at times
5) I don't tighten up starting hand selection in tougher games.
6) I try to bluff people off of top pair
7) I focus more on moving up and beating tougher games than just making money.
8) I'm uncomfortable being more than 200blinds deep.
9) 3-letters: FPS
10) I am unable to pot-control, I stack off too light, i try to stack people with hands that I should just try to win medium sized pots with, I can't make huge laydowns when i know I should, or slowplay ever
Solution: Locate the check/fold button. Click the check/fold button. Be proud of clicking the check/fold button

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Updated 06-20-2009 at 10:31 AM by ThrillCory90

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  1. Chipless Wonder's Avatar
    Great post for sure!

    From my experience, people who make the effort to identify their own weaknesses, and develop a game plan to fix them became more successful than nearly all other people.

    I've seen this in all aspects of life, and it's my mantra as well.
  2. ThePenguin22's Avatar
    4. Im too aggresive at times, lol this may be the most underated statement I have ever heard.
    7. If you did just concentrate on making money, your earnings have the potential to be incredible.
    8. I too get uncomfertable playing over 200 bbs, its exciting poker but I know exactly what you mean.

    I watched you play hds up $5-$10 the other day and it was exciting stuff to say the least. You where losing on this occasion but imop getting pretty unlucky. Horrible river 6 came down to give your opponent 2 pair when you had AQ top top. That hand was massive swing in the game. I think its important for you to dodge the best of the best hu and concentrate on making money. Good luck on your ever exciting journey
  3. ThrillCory90's Avatar
    Thank you both for your comments. I agree that the best way to succeed is to constantly strive to be less terrible than you are at the moment. I'm going to put ways of improving all 10 under each one as soon as I think of them.

    Glad you saw my 5k disaster to Jerry. You musta missed the final hand of the session lol. http://www.badbeatspoker.net/forum/b...ha-nutzzz.html
  4. ThePenguin22's Avatar
    I did miss it I had to go to work, congratulations on being the 1st player I have EVER watched play poker on the internet. My laptop was running a little slow and I could only play 1 table without it freezing so I watched you. You are super brave to be entering these games and you have a very clever style. You make players uncomfertable and only the best are going to beat you hds up in the long run.
  5. ThrillCory90's Avatar
    I made a few big folds today and started experementing with some pot controlling lines like occasionally checking the turn with top pair so im on my way!!!