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I have a confession to make

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  • #32
    staringelf
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    i agree with the whole taking a break thing. it gets suggested all the time but it does work wonders if you abstain completly for a good 1-2 weeks.
    also, with regard to motivation and stuff something i've found something that works really well for me is to watch some poker on tv for about 10-15 mins before i sit down to play.

    its like watching a Rocky film - when its over you want to go and work out or fight someone! really gets you pumped up.....
    same with poker - if you're really up for playing when you sit down and not just thinking "oh well, back to the grind" it'll be good for your game.
    some wpt, wsop dvds usually do it for me.
    or even just flick on the poker channel if you have sky and watch some PNL.


  • #33
    pokertroll
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    I didn't play poker of any variety from October to mid December due to work commitments. I was a bit rusty when I started back again at the Christmas Cracker but definitely feel on top of my game now. I had the same experience back in May. I'd recommend it - have a break and take up alcohol instead!


  • #34
    staringelf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 251 ✭✭staringelf


    pokertroll wrote:
    I didn't play poker of any variety from October to mid December due to work commitments. I was a bit rusty when I started back again at the Christmas Cracker but definitely feel on top of my game now. I had the same experience back in May. I'd recommend it - have a break and take up alcohol instead!

    exactly, from one degenerate vice to another. variety is the spice of life as they say:D


  • #35
    califano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,455 ✭✭✭califano


    staringelf wrote:
    or even just flick on the poker channel if you have sky and watch some PNL.

    Or what about the music from the poker on eurosport? I think the eurosport poker music is the best. I'd be surprised if Dave O'Callaghan hasnt tried to find the soundtrack of this one!?.


  • #36
    RasTa
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    Go skiing for a week!


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  • #37
    Marq
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    RasTa wrote:
    Go skiing for a week!
    A great way to rebuild your decimated bankroll.


  • #38
    RMcG
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    :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d


  • #39
    Doc Farrell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭Doc Farrell


    pokertroll wrote:
    I didn't play poker of any variety from October to mid December due to work commitments. I was a bit rusty when I started back again at the Christmas Cracker but definitely feel on top of my game now. I had the same experience back in May. I'd recommend it - have a break and take up alcohol instead!


    From mid November to mid december I cut way back. In fact i started playing games on my PP2 which I've owned for a year or two but never used. Just to get away from the routine of online cards.

    It definitely did me the world of good and from now on I'm trying to play live only once or twice a week and to play online for no more than a couple of hours 2 or 3 times a week. I also don't play at very low limits unless its to purposely play like a jackass (i said purposely!)

    Obviously if I'm only playing half the time I used to and I still want to win a grand a month then I have to play at twice the limits I previously won at. However, give me a month, I could well be back grinding it out on the 5 dollar stts!

    good luck Nicky!

    d.

    actually if someone wants to start a thread about the dangers of burntout I'll be happy to contribute as I've definitely gone through it on low limit mtts, stts and omaha cash tables this last year!


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