Poor Me - I suck at poker

yavvy

Struggling with poker for the past 3-4 weeks. Started off as a bit of a funk and I have tried playing my way out of it but Im getting more desperate and impatient. Appalling streak online between bad plays and bad beats its been all down hill. I don't think I have won a single hand in the home game in two weeks and its really starting to fucking suck.

So my advice to myself is breath and play super tight for a bit. stop making plays stop speculating. Top 10 hands in position only.

But thats no fun..

wondering what you all do to get out of a rut ? anything help ? what do you read ?

Cerberus

yavvy;334311 wroteStruggling with poker for the past 3-4 weeks. Started off as a bit of a funk and I have tried playing my way out of it but Im getting more desperate and impatient. Appalling streak online between bad plays and bad beats its been all down hill. I don't think I have won a single hand in the home game in two weeks and its really starting to fucking suck.

So my advice to myself is breath and play super tight for a bit. stop making plays stop speculating. Top 10 hands in position only.

But thats no fun..

wondering what you all do to get out of a rut ? anything help ? what do you read ?

Comic books, favourite novels, anything that will right my brain. Then I read poker stuff, either on the forum or good books (of which I think I have none aside from Super System).

Milo

Playing the forum tourney will be a good test . . . maybe even of your poker skills.

yavvy

bored.. nothing better to do but no doubt I will suck

Milo

Last longer bet for $2.00?

yavvy

lol ... no. Really Im not betting on myself right now. whats your PS handle ?

Milo

I'm on your left.

GTA Poker

you could move to BC

SuitedPair

heyzues christi GTA.

get aces, hit set. easy game :) study more instead of playing? hit up the PS school, hit Negraneau's poker VT for free for 3 days. up ya game as "they" say.

And don't let it get to you. this isn't your livelihood so don't sweat the small stuff

GTA Poker

what, I thought the pretty scenery would help relax him and get him back on track

amirite?

yavvy

Nova Scotia is pretty pretty

trigs

impatience is a horrible thing to bring to the table. stay focused and relaxed. do you multitable? if yes, i suggest lowering the amount of tables to help your focus just for the time being. remember that every hand is important in some way even if you aren't in it. also, it doesn't hurt to step away from the game for a few days and come back refreshed. i've played some of my best poker after taking a little time off and returning with renewed vigor.

djgolfcan

yavvy;334311 wrotewondering what you all do to get out of a rut ?

I'll let you know once I get out of mine.

JimmyHo

yavvy;334311 wroteTop 10 hands in position only.

don't think this will help you in your home game.

trigs

pokerJAH;334369 wrotedon't think this will help you in your home game.

probably won't help in any game. can't be afraid to play hands.

Makaton

Definitely take a break. Do something you enjoy, get lots of rest, watch a couple of movies and always be studying.

That will help you come back to the game in a relaxed and refreshed state of mind but remember not to think of the past. Think of the now and remember all streaks end on the next hand.

Hope that helps.

UBetIFold

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbKEtGupF7I&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Good anti tilt videos. Always cheers me up

yavvy

ok so update on my sucking at poker

Went to poker on Friday night... I fucking stunk the place up with my bad play.
Im taking a break from poker in real life for a few weeks while I have a good chat with myself. Risky move as I'm second place in the tournament standings and I would like to win that but at this rate I wont win anything.

Doesnt matter how much I know, how much I pay attention to possible tells and how much I tell myself to calm down - I find myself pushing with the stupidest hands. On top of that I have extended periods where Im not even thinking - just auto pilot shit - and thats predictable . But the icing on the cake was when I pushed all in cause I thought I had a straight when I didnt. WTF mate ?

Now don't get my wrong - this isn't a big deal in my life. I love playing poker and I love to be competitive and win but its just home game poker. You guys know how it is.. Im not really taking this more seriously than I should.

So its indoor soccer, on-line chess and a little poker stars for me. I had an upturn on PS yesterday and made like $30 on zoom - so yay !

going to read some poker books I downloaded and watch some WSOP and other stuff too.

sucking sucks.

piggypie123

Do you drink, or smoke weed while you play? If so then I suggest you play sober.
Also patience is a big thing in poker. If you don't have good patience then you won't do well.
Good luck the rest of the way!

Cheers

yavvy

I dont smoke weed but I do have a couple of beers - tiredness a bigger factor tho imo. I always play too long.