I realized that biggest enemy to me is myself!

#1 January 8th, 2018, 7:53 PM

I feel like I becoming stronger player with that sense! am I correct?

#2 January 8th, 2018, 9:02 PM

So true - I mean not you in particular, but ourselves. HOWEVER, we are also our biggest asset!

#3 January 8th, 2018, 9:05 PM

It is true, most of the time we lose our mistakes more than the ability of our rival. In fact, I am convinced that the most solid and skilled players are those who make the least mistakes. So, clearly we are our worst enemy

#4 January 8th, 2018, 9:11 PM

You have some reason, the worst enemy is yourself, but so your best friend, if you know how to handle and learn from your mistakes'll be better

#5 January 8th, 2018, 10:17 PM

Yes that's right. It is necessary to constantly develop, learn something new, look for your mistakes and correct them. People cease to succeed when they think that they already know everything and they are the best.

#6 January 8th, 2018, 10:19 PM

I agree- I often look back and find when losing a hand I'm acting without thinking my move through. Over and over I've noticed this - ridiculous that I haven't learned yet.

#7 January 8th, 2018, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by MattRyder

So true - I mean not you in particular, but ourselves. HOWEVER, we are also our biggest asset!

You took the words right out of my mouth! And it's the only one you can change

#8 November 14th, 2018, 11:02 PM

That's why I call myself 'PokerDev'...because pretty much once I started playing I realized that poker was an optimal tool for self-development.

In fact, is there another reason to play (aside from getting filthy rich of course)?

I think it may be the pearl hidden in the ocean of money we are hoping to swim through.

Ok, messed up that metaphor, but you get what I mean.

Good for you on developing yourself!

#9 November 14th, 2018, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by Aragveli81

I feel like I becoming stronger player with that sense! am I correct?

Yes people can be their own worst enemy by not putting the work in and pacing themselves.
Learn to accept things good bad and indifferent.

#10 November 15th, 2018, 10:17 AM

Very true the fact that you have realised just that means you’re game must of improved a fair bit since you posted this

#11 November 15th, 2018, 12:56 PM

How can we know your feelings?Yes it's correct that you taken that attitude but only depends on you will that bring you large amount of money.

#12 November 15th, 2018, 2:28 PM

Good post/thread - here are some tips from the pirate.

You will never fully develop at poker unless you play regularly, have patience, know when to stop and (where the fold button is), stick to a bank roll, never chase losses, study some if not all of the maths theory around poker, understand variance, pot odds, hand ranges, probability, use CC calculator (big smile), position and bet sizing.
Then...(theres much much more) - recognise your best game, (the fact that you are a developing poker player is awesome as you have the key ingredient, you want to improve), recognise your worst game - i personally never play certain types of poker as i dont enjoy them..experimenting is good but sticking to what you know and love best is my suggestion.

Dont take it from me..but here are some useful articles..

https://www.pokernews.com/strategy/w...layer-7884.htm

https://poker.partypoker.com/en/how-to-play/school/advanced/tips/attributes-of-a-winner

10 Characteristics of a Successful Poker Player

Good Luck my friend and keep us posted !!

AR AR AR AR

Pirateglenn

#13 November 16th, 2018, 2:35 AM

One thing that I've noticed when I'm playing is that if a build a good stack in a MTT, I feel like I can call a lot more and I just slowly drain the stack. You have to keep yourself in check otherwise you become another villain on the table.

#14 November 16th, 2018, 6:39 AM

Originally Posted by Aragveli81

I feel like I becoming stronger player with that sense! am I correct?

Wow...you are a step closer to being a healthy self-actualized individual! LOL

Yes in poker, especially NL it is often something you did or did not do that lost you the hand.

I stopped cursing at the player calling my raise and started analyzing why and at what point I lost the hand.

Self analysis helps - but you are NOT ALWAYS the cause of the loss.

Good luck !

#15 November 16th, 2018, 7:36 AM

When you criticize yourself it stimulates...

#16 November 17th, 2018, 1:26 AM

Yeah playing tired and tilted is a big weakness too. Doesn't matter how bad or good the other players are, if you are not mentally there it's probably best to take a break.

It's easy to punt off a stack of chips while playing your "C" game.

#17 November 17th, 2018, 2:08 AM

Well I'm glad to hear that I'm going slowly but overwhelming .... LOL XD !!!

#18 November 17th, 2018, 2:20 AM

I play too much for sure - time off and being selective is my downfall

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