Slevins: One day at a time

The best way to turn into a loser at this game is to think that there is nothing more for you to learn. I make mistakes (and I mean, lots) - you make mistakes.

Your ego gets in the way A LOT. It's very true when people say that you are your own worst enemy (not specific to you, but in general for all poker players). You need to accept that regardless how far you've come there are whole dimensions to this poker thing you don't yet know exist and haven't explored in any meaningful detail.

Refusing to take some money offline is stupidity. You're saying that it has to go right this time - you can't mess it up this time. Why not? You're human. You make mistakes. Rather than getting stubborn and stupid and saying that failure is not an option own up, admit that failure IS an option and make sure you have a plan to address it. That's the professional way to do it and the reason risk and bankroll management are key poker skills.

The reason we're all harsh on you is something you probably know. Unfortunately knowing is not helpful. Your opposition here, your villain, is your ego. We deliberately go out of our way to give your ego a good bashing to help you examine it more closely. Your ego is responding here and trying to pretend the problem is something other than what it is. Knowing that we're in effect trying to manipulate you to let you help yourself makes it easier for you to dismiss the bashing. You've got to let it sink in.

I think you are very much on entitlement tilt. You play poker now not to improve but to build a bankroll, of that I am certain. It's all you talk about - the size of your bankroll and the bankroll growth which you are (rightly) proud of. It's counterproductive. Aggressive bankroll management is just a different word for gambling.

Now read these:
http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/...ed-t57951.html
http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/...ed-t58178.html

You need to make sure your bankroll provides a statistically sound ability for you to be playing the levels you are playing. On top of that you need to exercise the balancing act GW describes.

Tell me truly: Do you think about the size of your bankroll while you are playing?

What do you think that means?

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03-11-2009 04:37 PM #11
Erpel View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries Join Date Mar 2008 Posts 632	The best way to turn into a loser at this game is to think that there is nothing more for you to learn. I make mistakes (and I mean, lots) - you make mistakes. Your ego gets in the way A LOT. It's very true when people say that you are your own worst enemy (not specific to you, but in general for all poker players). You need to accept that regardless how far you've come there are whole dimensions to this poker thing you don't yet know exist and haven't explored in any meaningful detail. Refusing to take some money offline is stupidity. You're saying that it has to go right this time - you can't mess it up this time. Why not? You're human. You make mistakes. Rather than getting stubborn and stupid and saying that failure is not an option own up, admit that failure IS an option and make sure you have a plan to address it. That's the professional way to do it and the reason risk and bankroll management are key poker skills. The reason we're all harsh on you is something you probably know. Unfortunately knowing is not helpful. Your opposition here, your villain, is your ego. We deliberately go out of our way to give your ego a good bashing to help you examine it more closely. Your ego is responding here and trying to pretend the problem is something other than what it is. Knowing that we're in effect trying to manipulate you to let you help yourself makes it easier for you to dismiss the bashing. You've got to let it sink in. I think you are very much on entitlement tilt. You play poker now not to improve but to build a bankroll, of that I am certain. It's all you talk about - the size of your bankroll and the bankroll growth which you are (rightly) proud of. It's counterproductive. Aggressive bankroll management is just a different word for gambling. Now read these: http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/...ed-t57951.html http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/...ed-t58178.html You need to make sure your bankroll provides a statistically sound ability for you to be playing the levels you are playing. On top of that you need to exercise the balancing act GW describes. Tell me truly: Do you think about the size of your bankroll while you are playing? What do you think that means?