Poker Rituals?

[ADRI7HO]

Creating a calm environment for a balanced game, but of course this often fails.

 

[fullclock]

I don't have any rituals, but I have thought about doing some. But my goal is to be professional first and then to live like one of them. I work hard every day to achieve my dreams.

 

[hobojim1247]

I think the whole purpose is to get oneself to a state of not being distracted from the game. Some people go thru a set of rituals for that purpose. Others make sure drinks and snacks are prepared and readily available without distraction. I like to clear my mind of unnecessary distractions caused by everyday life. AND one guy I knew had no preparation, he showed up, sat down and once the cards were dealt he zoned in and nothing could penetrate his bubble. You could have told him that his house was on fire and his family was trapped and he would have told you to call the fire department and let them handle it and continued to play cards, never missing a beat.
Whatever worx for you.

 

[hobojim1247]

Creating a calm environment for a balanced game, but of course this often fails.

LOL, a calm environment ceases with the first suckout....

 

[Jamil]

If it is a big tournament, I go to calm down and prepare for eating, drinking and playing quiet music..But if it is a regular tournament, I can play while I am a driver 🤣

 

[manzanillo53]

Happy Monday, everyone! How do you start your morning?

Professional poker players swear by their pre-game rituals to ensure a successful session. From meditation to exercise. I'm not a professional poker player, but somehow I meditate, eat a full breakfast meal while checking my emails, and then start playing poker for the whole day.

Do you your own pre-poker rituals?

I do not believe in rituals or Carma or luck. I do not think meditation is a ritual as the previously mentioned ones are. It is, I think an excellent why to to focus your mind and get prepared a game. So is jogging for some people-

 

[istbno]

The main pre poker ritual - is a proper rest

 

[Rachidao]

I don't have a ritual but i don't like to start playing when i have something important to do.

 

[infonazar]

Happy Monday, everyone! How do you start your morning?

Professional poker players swear by their pre-game rituals to ensure a successful session. From meditation to exercise. I'm not a professional poker player, but somehow I meditate, eat a full breakfast meal while checking my emails, and then start playing poker for the whole day.

Do you your own pre-poker rituals?

My morning always starts very late and it always starts with coffee. I don't have any special rituals, my main conditions for playing poker are the availability of free time and a good mood.

 

[19aleks57]

I don't do any meditation when I play online tournaments, because bots almost never make mistakes.

 

[gravii2011]

The main thing is to sleep well and eat well. And then you can play.

 

[Ruslan L]

Happy Monday, everyone! How do you start your morning?

Professional poker players swear by their pre-game rituals to ensure a successful session. From meditation to exercise. I'm not a professional poker player, but somehow I meditate, eat a full breakfast meal while checking my emails, and then start playing poker for the whole day.

Do you your own pre-poker rituals?

I don't have any rituals. For me, poker is a hobby, just entertainment, and in order to have a good time, I personally don't need rituals or special training

 

[YuriSLopes]

I can't play poker throughout an entire day anymore.

I believe there's a diference between routine and ritual.

There's routines and habits that enables a sharper mind and healthier body all of which will inherently provide higher chances of success at the felt.

Man... I'm going through a philosophical wander here... Hehe...

Anyways, usually before a game (which are online) I put a calming instrumental music (has to be instrumental only, singing takes away my focus.) wearing headphones to damp noisy distractions. Bring awareness to my breathing. There's also an effective breathing technique inspired in the calming effects of sighing I may resource to.

Guess that's it.

Wish y'all great moments at felt.

 

[M13A13]

Well, a little concentration helps with everything, not just poker, but I don't usually do that, but in my opinion the best thing is to rest, if you're rested, you have a good mind.

 

[dongato2]

if you feel better doing a ritual before playing, just do it, i don't believe in it

 

[skaterick]

nothing fancy for me ...... my ritual is to finish breakfast , use the toilet ,and then login !

 

[dino]

my poker ritual is pretty much same every day.
Start laptop, read emails, open poker client, find a game and play.
lol