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I've been focusing my gameplay on Sit'n'Go. But, I play on mobile, started playing about 6–8 months ago, so only in a recreative way.
Been ITM on SnG, I realized that isn't THAAT hard... Did some courses and I either make a few bucks, or play without spending any more money, I started a bankroll 3 months ago, and after that, didn't put any more money...

The question is: Where should I focus, now? Big Main Events of MTT's wasn't made for me... I can focus for 3-4 hours, after that I'm shoving all in with a medium hand because I'm tired, and if it wins, it wins... But by doing that, I lost some games of 5-6hrs on a tournament, that I could have folded and played safe...
 
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Hi Pedro! :)

Hmm, I don't like online MMT either, have you tried cash games or maybe some other variance of poker - start with Omaha...? It's different and fun! :)
 
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Yes, many players have problems playing MTT because it's been going on for a very long time and many people don't have the patience to finish playing the entire tournament well they can play the beginning and middle of the tournament well then they get tired and go to play full chips with any card if you don't have enough time and patience it's better not to play normal mode play quick turbo games or hyper turbo modes they are suitable for you
 
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In my opinion:I strongly suggest to take a 10 minutes break in total silence and darkness to rest the brain after playing a maximum of 50 minutes, if you fall asleep during the break you probably are done playing until the next day.
 
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Hi Pedro! :)

Hmm, I don't like online MMT either, have you tried cash games or maybe some other variance of poker - start with Omaha...? It's different and fun! :)
I do play some PLO games, but PLO feels like casinos... You can get some money FAST. But also, you feel like you are strong, and dude Full houses with their 7,3off, without even knowing it... hahahaha So, I rather stay out of it (BY NOW). I'm not saying that I won't even try focusing Cash games one day
 
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If you are winning at sngs, why not wait until you have 100 buyins and gradually move up in stakes.

Maybe trying adding more tables as you get more comfortable.
That was the question, so, having 100 buy-ins and gradually move to the next range of SnG is the right move and period?
 
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Yes, many players have problems playing MTT because it's been going on for a very long time and many people don't have the patience to finish playing the entire tournament well they can play the beginning and middle of the tournament well then they get tired and go to play full chips with any card if you don't have enough time and patience it's better not to play normal mode play quick turbo games or hyper turbo modes they are suitable for
My highest on a Mtt event was top3 on a 20k USD guaranteed. But THAT day I was shinning man... hahahah prolly won like 10 all-in hands on the river... But it was roooooough. I played for 7 hours straight, only with the 5min pauses of the App... So, It was FUN because it was also my first FT of a "big" event (FOR ME). But, It isn't a situation that I'd often do... I work, so playing 7 hours after a shift, It's not easy at all
 
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In my opinion:I strongly suggest to take a 10 minutes break in total silence and darkness to rest the brain after playing a maximum of 50 minutes, if you fall asleep during the break you probably are done playing until the next day.
I appreciate, but I don't feel like It's for me... That 10 min break I would just leave and do another thing hahah
 
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I've been focusing my gameplay on Sit'n'Go. But, I play on mobile, started playing about 6–8 months ago, so only in a recreative way.
Been ITM on SnG, I realized that isn't THAAT hard... Did some courses and I either make a few bucks, or play without spending any more money, I started a Bankroll 3 months ago, and after that, didn't put any more money...

The question is: Where should I focus, now? Big Main Events of MTT's wasn't made for me... I can focus for 3-4 hours, after that I'm shoving all in with a medium hand because I'm tired, and if it wins, it wins... But by doing that, I lost some games of 5-6hrs on a tournament, that I could have folded and played safe...
It depends on your time availability for the activity, and also on your game preference. If you like mtt and want to continue, I recommend that you train your resilience in tournaments, with time and practice you will improve your performance even after hours of playing, just practice.
 
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Try to play at cash tables, there are more opportunities to win money and you play for as long as you decide, I think it is the best option for you and if you do it right you can win a lot of money.
 
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In my opinion, you should play sit&go until you have a comfortable bankroll to take a chance on the low buy-in MTT where the prizes are bigger.
 
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If you are having good results playing sit'gos than keep playing them and start to increase your bankroll to move up to the next level. Like you said, you can't focus for many hours, so, keep with the sit'gos as your main income. If you want to play tournaments, maybe you can try turbo or hyper turbo tournaments.
 
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As others have said, why not just stick with SnGs for now, if its going well, and you enjoy them. If you want to try something else, the logical progression is turbo or hyperturbo MTTs. Some sites also have MTT SnGs, which is another logical way to progress towards larger games, if you have playing STT SnGs so far.
 
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I think you should still wait a little longer, but if you feel confident I think you can try both, MTT without risking a lot of your bankroll and continue with the SNG, with the MTT you must be aware that you will need to invest more time and energy than you invest in a sng
 
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I think you should keep playing the sngs, you say that the MTTs are not your thing and that you can only spend 3-4 hours of playing, and there are MTTs that can last more than 6 hours, although I think you should give the MTTs a chance I think that you should continue in what you are best and strongest
 
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