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Caryn
Enthusiast
Silver Level
I've been inactive here for quite a bit... took a very long break from playing because I was running really bad, consistently, and I'm aware that this often means I need to break to examine my "leaks". Personal responsibility and whatnot.
Anyways, I'm easing back into playing and have taken note of some things that I thought I'd bring here for discussion, partly for advice and partly for general discussion.
First of all-- I need to stick with Limit tables. I prefer no limit, but I do not have the bankroll to play there yet. I have no shame in admitting I'm a lowroller-- I'm a single mom who plays RECREATIONALLY, not for a living, but I'd still like to improve my game and have a profitable hobby or side hustle. So for that reason, I'm sticking with the limit games.
Secondly, I've lost a skill that I used to be really good at. When I first started playing at a casino, I was so good at walking away when I was ahead. Wouldn't matter if I was up $60 or $600, I was profitable because I was consistent. I was also playing NL back then and without a problem, but I digress.
Somehow, for some reason, after all the "studying" I've done... I've lost this ability. It's my newest leak and something I need to identify, personally, why I choose to "play through" a downswing/variance. Why I no longer leave when I hit a win cap ("I'm running good, enjoying myself, don't want to leave right now") or when I've hit a stop loss ("it could turn around"...)
Yesterday, I should have left. I surpassed my wincap: bought in for $100, turned it into $500 within the first hour!!!... but I kept playing and at the end of the day I packed up and cashed out with only $29 only because I'd be even MORE upset with myself if I allowed it to continue dwindling back down to $0.
Sorry, this is a long ramble but let's discuss discipline. I know I'll get it back-- that's my focus this week before I play again. I'm only playing once a week from now on, and I'd like to see what y'all suggest for staying disciplined and knowing when to walk away.
PS- This is NOT a tilt-related question either because that actually did not apply. I still left feeling good because I'd had a fun day, losses included... just regretful of losing that discipline.
Anyways, I'm easing back into playing and have taken note of some things that I thought I'd bring here for discussion, partly for advice and partly for general discussion.
First of all-- I need to stick with Limit tables. I prefer no limit, but I do not have the bankroll to play there yet. I have no shame in admitting I'm a lowroller-- I'm a single mom who plays RECREATIONALLY, not for a living, but I'd still like to improve my game and have a profitable hobby or side hustle. So for that reason, I'm sticking with the limit games.
Secondly, I've lost a skill that I used to be really good at. When I first started playing at a casino, I was so good at walking away when I was ahead. Wouldn't matter if I was up $60 or $600, I was profitable because I was consistent. I was also playing NL back then and without a problem, but I digress.
Somehow, for some reason, after all the "studying" I've done... I've lost this ability. It's my newest leak and something I need to identify, personally, why I choose to "play through" a downswing/variance. Why I no longer leave when I hit a win cap ("I'm running good, enjoying myself, don't want to leave right now") or when I've hit a stop loss ("it could turn around"...)
Yesterday, I should have left. I surpassed my wincap: bought in for $100, turned it into $500 within the first hour!!!... but I kept playing and at the end of the day I packed up and cashed out with only $29 only because I'd be even MORE upset with myself if I allowed it to continue dwindling back down to $0.
Sorry, this is a long ramble but let's discuss discipline. I know I'll get it back-- that's my focus this week before I play again. I'm only playing once a week from now on, and I'd like to see what y'all suggest for staying disciplined and knowing when to walk away.
PS- This is NOT a tilt-related question either because that actually did not apply. I still left feeling good because I'd had a fun day, losses included... just regretful of losing that discipline.