Little reminders to help your game

#1 12th September 2009, 10:27 PM

If you took a three inch piece of masking tape and stuck it to your computer to help you remember some of the things that you should be thinking about while in a hand. What would they be?

I do this for myself. I have, Posistion, pot odds, trust reads, flot texture, outs, etc.

Keep in mind that you have a three inch piece of tape to write whatever you want on it.

#2 12th September 2009, 10:55 PM

Right now I'd really only put one thing on there; "Don't be stupid!". Most all of my big losses come from me just doing something stupid. Doing something I know that I shouldn't be doing but I'm always sure it'll work THIS TIME. It never does. If i'd just remember to play solid ABC poker and don't do anything stupid, my win rate would jump A LOT. I'm sure that's not really what you were asking for but that's what I'd stick up on my monitor.

#3 12th September 2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ericgarner118

Right now I'd really only put one thing on there; "Don't be stupid!". Most all of my big losses come from me just doing something stupid. Doing something I know that I shouldn't be doing but I'm always sure it'll work THIS TIME. It never does. If i'd just remember to play solid ABC poker and don't do anything stupid, my win rate would jump A LOT. I'm sure that's not really what you were asking for but that's what I'd stick up on my monitor.

perfect. I just want to see what everyone would remind themselves as they play. things that should be automatic but sometimes just slip in the heat of a hand.

#4 12th September 2009, 11:08 PM

id put on my monitor QUIT LIMPING!!!!!

#5 12th September 2009, 11:11 PM

^^^^^ This and especially if chiefer is to my left.

#6 12th September 2009, 11:11 PM

What is my opponents range? Can I beat his/her range? Where am I at in this hand? What is the purpose of my bet, raise or check? What is my plan of action?

#7 12th September 2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericgarner118

Right now I'd really only put one thing on there; "Don't be stupid!". Most all of my big losses come from me just doing something stupid. Doing something I know that I shouldn't be doing but I'm always sure it'll work THIS TIME. It never does. If i'd just remember to play solid ABC poker and don't do anything stupid, my win rate would jump A LOT. I'm sure that's not really what you were asking for but that's what I'd stick up on my monitor.

I had a post it note with this exactly on it for about 6 months till it fell off.

#8 12th September 2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TriggaLos

What is my opponents range? Can I beat his/her range? Where am I at in this hand? What is the purpose of my bet, raise or check? What is my plan of action?

Opponents range is a good one. I actually have "pay attention to hud stats"

#9 13th September 2009, 12:30 AM

i was thinking about this the other day hahaha mine would be the tournement schedule and FOLD!!
hahaha o and go onto www.chardschat.com will of coarse be ther

#10 13th September 2009, 12:36 AM

"Play like a Champion today"

This is what has been on mine for about last 6 months

Snow

#11 13th September 2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowmobiler

"Play like a Champion today"

This is what has been on mine for about last 6 months

Snow

Perhaps you should read it once in awhile, LOL.

#12 13th September 2009, 5:43 AM

this wouldn't work for me. i'm always scrambling for something to write on and stick on the computer for reminders. it would, within a week, be full of "take out trash", "get beer and milk at store", "laundry! asap"

#13 13th September 2009, 4:07 PM

Mine is "Slow in the Middle". Helps me regroup when I get that massive chip lead in the beginning.

#14 13th September 2009, 4:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefer77

If you took a three inch piece of masking tape and stuck it to your computer to help you remember some of the things that you should be thinking about while in a hand. What would they be?

I do this for myself. I have, Posistion, pot odds, trust reads, flot texture, outs, etc.

Keep in mind that you have a three inch piece of tape to write whatever you want on it.

digital sticky notes are my reminder of choice.

Top 3 are;

1. Position
2. Don't play any cards I wouldn't be willing to call a raise.
3. What can beat me?

If I actually looked at it more often I'm pretty sure my game would improve.

#15 13th September 2009, 4:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericgarner118

Right now I'd really only put one thing on there; "Don't be stupid!". Most all of my big losses come from me just doing something stupid. Doing something I know that I shouldn't be doing but I'm always sure it'll work THIS TIME. It never does. If i'd just remember to play solid ABC poker and don't do anything stupid, my win rate would jump A LOT. I'm sure that's not really what you were asking for but that's what I'd stick up on my monitor.

I'd add several more onto mine...mix up your plays more so you're not sooo predictable...watch it when you're 'on tilt' ...try to remember this is FUN & only a game so DON'T take it personally...watch out for straights & flushes (& make sure that if you're going for a king-high flush that you DON'T lose 35,000 chips to a Ace-high flush )...and finally, watch out for 9's they've killed my all-in AA twice now ! Always remember that even AA is only a pair!

#16 13th September 2009, 5:31 PM

mine might read

Big decision? SLOW COUNT TO at least 5...

#17 13th September 2009, 5:44 PM

I would add two more to my list...If in doubt about any move... fold, and stop limping!

#18 13th September 2009, 5:51 PM

BE PATIENT!!! in 3 inch letters

#19 13th September 2009, 6:19 PM

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Originally Posted by stubzy11

BE PATIENT!!! in 3 inch letters

Good one. It's a big problem with some players. A lot of times a player will lose a decent sized pot and and then try to force your hands to win it back. Sit back, reevaluate and grind it back. Patience is key to this game for sure.

#20 13th September 2009, 7:14 PM

Dont be stupid would be my choice also.

#21 13th September 2009, 7:58 PM

I already have my advice, written on my t-shirt by Annie Duke, and hanging beside my poker chair: PLAY GOOD!! X0

Can't ever wash that shirt tho...

#22 14th September 2009, 12:08 AM

Play smart, and not dumb....
Play in Position...
Raise or FOLD.

#23 14th September 2009, 4:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidkvno1

Play smart, and not dumb....
Play in Position...
Raise or FOLD.

How come you don't do any of those things

... Oh snap!!!

#24 14th September 2009, 4:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidkvno1

Play smart, and not dumb....
Play in Position...
Raise or FOLD.

YES this is my kind of style Hard to stick unto though

#25 14th September 2009, 10:35 AM

Mine would read:
1. Avod going all in preflop
2. Don't get married to your premium ppr's
3. Be more aggressive in position

#26 14th September 2009, 5:03 PM

Position
Pot Odds

#27 14th September 2009, 5:34 PM

I have areminder on my computer and all it says is one word "PATIENCE" but sometimes i really forget to look at it lol!

#28 15th September 2009, 8:46 PM

No rush, think about it.
Most of the times when I raise with QJs, I get other player going all in, this means a coinflip, or an Ace, which makes me underdog..those cards look so good..as I said..no rush, think about it.

#29 15th September 2009, 8:52 PM

I would add something told to me by a friend (OneBourbon) a while ago: "Patience is a virtue." And, yes, I did always listen to his advice. Boy, this is getting to be an awfully LONG list! He-he!

#30 16th September 2009, 8:09 AM

It's good that he called you with a two outer.
You want to be called by draws.
Don't tilt and give him even more money.

That would be mine.
Alternatively, when I'm not steaming from a bad beat, I'd go with one word: Focus.

That's all the game is, keep a clear head and watch your opponents.
In poker, your money comes from paying attention, observe everything.
When you're not calm you lose money.

#31 18th September 2009, 2:07 AM

For me it is a constant reminder to have Patience. Over and over again to keep grounded and to analyze when I'm beat ... then, FOLD. I try to quickly move to the next hand remember it will take a few beats and folds to manage to the late stages of any tournament.

Always tell yourself that key word that will keep you within your gameb plan and win strategy.

That being said, sometimes it does'nt work.

#32 19th September 2009, 1:07 AM

Patience has never been a problem for me. Mine would say one sentence: You know he just got there, Your no longer good, FOLD!!! <<< I find this to be my biggest leak - paying ppl off when I know they just sucked out.

#33 19th September 2009, 11:49 PM

1. SURVIVE till the first break !!!
2.Go allins only for flush, straight and fullhouses. For pairs and trips just raise..
3.DO NOT BLUFF until u have studied the opponents thoroughly...
4.PATIENCE IS THE MAIN WEAPON !!!
5.DO NOT RUSH !!!

#34 20th September 2009, 12:06 AM

never limp, stay patient, and notice everything.

#35 20th September 2009, 2:44 PM

1 Be Patient

2 Your NOT going to win every hand (see #1)

3 Value bet the Nuts

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