Zen Thoughts from Tommy Angelo

#2 16th November 2008, 12:16 AM

That book is brilliant. Seriously, a great read.

#3 16th November 2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WVHillbilly

That book is brilliant. Seriously, a great read.

I just bought it so I will wait to concur.

#4 16th November 2008, 1:09 AM

#5 30th November 2008, 8:25 PM

OK, Tommy sent me a copy of his book, so now we can discuss some of his ideas, if anyone wants.
The books is Elements of Poker by Tommy Angelo, available at www.tommyangelo.com.

"It turns out that 75% of all poker players think they play better than the other 75%" p.68

#6 30th November 2008, 9:10 PM

Thanks for the heads up been meaning to buy this for ages

#7 30th November 2008, 9:13 PM

A+++ for this book. I can't say enough about it.

#8 30th November 2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckTs

A+++ for this book. I can't say enough about it.

Well then, try saying something here, so we can keep this in the spotlight for a while.
Any favorite quotes or insights Chuck?

#9 30th November 2008, 11:07 PM

I haven't read the whole thing yet but his concept of taking lots of breaks and/or finishing sessions earlier (ie lopping off your C game) is really having a great effect on me.

Most people can't maintain their A game for a long session, and if you were to simply take a break right before your A game turns to your C game, that would mean that your sessions would consist of a much higher % of your A game rather than C. ie, lop off your C game.

I just love his writing style too; kind of informal, never rambling or anything, just sticking to the points at hand. I dunno, just a great book for me.

#10 1st December 2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckTs

I haven't read the whole thing yet but his concept of taking lots of breaks and/or finishing sessions earlier (ie lopping off your C game) is really having a great effect on me.

Most people can't maintain their A game for a long session, and if you were to simply take a break right before your A game turns to your C game, that would mean that your sessions would consist of a much higher % of your A game rather than C. ie, lop off your C game.

I just love his writing style too; kind of informal, never rambling or anything, just sticking to the points at hand. I dunno, just a great book for me.

I agree, I've already stopped pushing myself to keep playing. Tommy is talking about taking it easy on yourself (but taking it) in poker, I think.
And the writing style is friendly, funny and personal. Its not linear like Harrington, T throws a lot of different ideas around, in short readable bits...

#11 16th December 2008, 2:55 AM

T talks about practicing leaving the game. When u r up or down, just leave for the practice. Learn how to leave. Dont wait for the 'if I just win one' of 'lose one' mindgames when u r stuck. Learning to leave is key in ring. It takes practice.

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