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I read through the tips by the pros on full tilt and one of them said that you should shut off the tv, stop listening to music, and searching the web, when you play... I do all these things while i play because I'd get bored if i didn't and play hands that i shouldn't out of boredom.... Does anyone else disagree with that tip?
 
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I disagree with the music keeps me motivated and calm. They say it so you focus on the game and not get distracted.
 
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I know that both me and Phil Ivey disagree with that.:D:D:D
 
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I agree with you about getting bored and playing too many hands. You need to pay attention to the play at the table but come on. I need a few tables open or alternate entertainment to keep me sane.
 
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id have to say that i agree that the things around you are distracting because i myself use to browse the net adn listen to sat radio and play other games and other tables but then i broke myself of it because I realized that when your not doing the other things you tend to know more about the other players you start picking up betting patterns etc.. as far as getting bored thats just something you have to work on yourself becaue everyone knows that in poker sometimes at least myself you wont play a single hand for an hour or maybe two think of it as a live game you wouldnt be playing solitare or checking our email or playing at another table or anything so i have to say its great advice
 
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You should do what works for you,thats it.I personally play better when a good movie is on.If a bad movie or a show Im bored with,I play worse.The same with music,i play better when i enjoy the music,and bad if im not enjoying it.So do whats best for you,it does matter alot!
 
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I always have to have something else going on when playing on line poker, I can't concentrate without the distraction. (LOL)
 
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I am usually listening to something at least...I think we can all agree thats not bad...I will sometimes be watching a movie or game and not be that distracted...I do try and avoid surfing the net but hey we all get bored but that for sure takes away the most from paying attention for me
 
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um.. well if you're playing a very seirous game.. id agree because you really need to watch out for every play they make.. you can pick up information.. but if you play a freeroll with 1k +.. i mean i dont see any problems with watching tv.. etc..
 
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