fullclock
Legend
Platinum Level
It's difficult
roberto51
Visionary
Platinum Level
It's actually not easy to focus for so many hours of playing. For me, when the game is going well, I have no problem with it. I keep full concentration and the game does not last. It's worse when it does not go too much. Then different thoughts come, not always reasonable to play vabank. I hate this kind of situation.
Adi8877
Visionary
Silver Level
i play on 3-4 tables, tourneys in the same time, so it is easy for me, checking stats, watching some movie, series next to that (better than watch the others hands after a while, and wonder about RNG insanity..., i focus more for my hands, how i play them), so I am not going nuts, if the game slow down, 1-2 table left, or i have to fold through hours... of course when a bad beat is coming, it is pretty different, try to focus losing less, do not go on tilt, what is the hardest, when i planned to play a 10-12+ hours session, stop after few hours, or wait for the next tourneys for hours, instead of going rebuy more, or out of my buyin range.....
Pokerpoet2
Legend
Loyaler
I find it very hard to concentrate for long periods and for that reason I have started to play less MTTs and prefer single table K.O.s I can usually do pretty good in the early stages of an MTT but as the game progresses towards the bubble I find I am playing less hands and my chips start to dwindle away.
In a single table game I find I can usually stay the distance and win most of the time although there are days when I just get card dead and lose every hand like flush against flush or my boat beaten by a bigger boat, It happens but hey! that's what Poker is all about.
You have to take a break and come back when the hands become more favorable.
When the fun Stops, STOP!
In a single table game I find I can usually stay the distance and win most of the time although there are days when I just get card dead and lose every hand like flush against flush or my boat beaten by a bigger boat, It happens but hey! that's what Poker is all about.
You have to take a break and come back when the hands become more favorable.
When the fun Stops, STOP!
fullclock
Legend
Platinum Level
if entering tilt is very dangerous
fullclock
Legend
Platinum Level
I'll tell you my story, I spent 6 months without playing poker since I lost many hands and a lot of money. I lost to AA and the other one was 22 and things like that
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BatOneHat
Rock Star
Silver Level
Music or Audiobook
i listen to music or audiobook. But I’m quick to turn it off if I’m playing a hand. I also spend time taking notes on other players. I think that I the most productive thing you can do. And I rarely play multiple tables.
i listen to music or audiobook. But I’m quick to turn it off if I’m playing a hand. I also spend time taking notes on other players. I think that I the most productive thing you can do. And I rarely play multiple tables.
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samuri
Visionary
Platinum Level
tilt
after about 3 hours i start to play stupid hands seeing these others going in on nothing. then when i catch some nice hand i wait and tilty goes all in and i call going up against AA when he always pushed all in with 34 os 79 off suit just frustrating seeing someone push on nothing
after about 3 hours i start to play stupid hands seeing these others going in on nothing. then when i catch some nice hand i wait and tilty goes all in and i call going up against AA when he always pushed all in with 34 os 79 off suit just frustrating seeing someone push on nothing
nuttea
Visionary
Bronze Level
Provide the body with energy Physiology and thinking are closely related. The human body consists of living cells, and for their normal and effective functioning, rest and nutrients are needed. Correct blood circulation ensures the supply of the latter. During the game session, it is enough to change the position of the body and stretch a little, so that the cells receive the necessary energy boost. Here are some guidelines to remember and apply.Training to concentrate on one thing at a certain period of time There is a fairly simple, but also really effective method for increasing attention. It will help you develop the habit of doing exactly what you need for a long time
The essence of the method is listening to instrumental music. It is enough to sit down and close your eyes. Now choose for yourself any one instrument, violin, piano or any other of those that are in the composition. Try to imagine its sound for several minutes, completely ignoring all other sounds. Then move on to another tool. You can spend just 10 minutes a day on such a simple workout, and the benefits will be enormous.
Develop a schedule of sessions for yourself and strictly follow it By repeating certain actions at the same time, the brain quickly adapts and perceives what is happening in a calm mode. It will be easier for you to concentrate on the game, the tension will disappear, you will not need to force yourself to play during periods of downswings.good luck)
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tweezer_reraise
Enthusiast
Silver Level
music helps me alot. also utilizing the 5 min breaks to walk around. drink alot of water, stay hydrated. staying focused for long periods is def one of the things im still working on. its easy to forget how mentally draining this game can be, esp for long periods. gl at the tables!
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wpilson70
Rock Star
Silver Level
Truth
If you’re six or seven hours deep in a tourney.....think about the money.
And not crapping out and getting enough $$$ to have breakfast at Mcds. You’re 7 hours in now. Make it worth your time.
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zerosalex
Visionary
Bronze Level
practice each day to be strong minded, to have more and more patience, discipline, and accept the fact that these tournaments do take up to 12 hours so eventually don't even think about that fact and be ready each time, if you can't because of time or because you're tired then save your money and play another time when you don't worry about time and you have full energy. maybe build up to this little by little.
Staying focus should be in the fact that you are paying attention to the game because every time you sit down in a different table it's a different game. so you have to play and focus on the game, if you really want to make final table. you have to try to be chip leader on each table you are on, so that's how I stay focused I try to double up and always looking for that opportunity. try to see who the donator is in the table. If not you have to play a bit harder and try to break them down and believe you have the most patience and discipline than any other human being alive, if not then practice for it.
Staying focus should be in the fact that you are paying attention to the game because every time you sit down in a different table it's a different game. so you have to play and focus on the game, if you really want to make final table. you have to try to be chip leader on each table you are on, so that's how I stay focused I try to double up and always looking for that opportunity. try to see who the donator is in the table. If not you have to play a bit harder and try to break them down and believe you have the most patience and discipline than any other human being alive, if not then practice for it.
