Diary of a retired internet policeman.

[Geo the Sarge]

Abso superb update Mr Cos, loved every word of it.

Loved the story of owning the PLO games. Have you had any coaching, or just self-improved? You were always handy enough, not suggesting otherwise, but it sounds like you have gone up a few gears.

Your little girl is gorgeous.

So nice to read a story like this, where everything has clicked into place.

Do you think your character & personality has changed much since the days when you were, well, you know, a bit confrontational & Mr Angry-ish?

Thanks Teeks. How are you doin? I've massively slumped off with reading diaries these days.

I'm still certainly far from great at PLO. I've no doubt they'd bash me right up if I was to play $5/10 PLO on stars for example. I had 3-4 coaching sessions with a guy which helped a little and 2 sessions with a mindset coach. The mindset coaching i found a bit of a waste of money. Maybe I didn't give it enough of a chance but the coach telling me to imagine myself on a beach being calm etc seemed like nonsense to me. How does that help me when I'm in a casino and just lost a 1500bb pot and am trying to not tilt my hairy greek gonads off? Ahhh yeah I'll close my eyes, pretend im making a f*cking sandcastle covered in factor 30 somewhere in the Caribbean and then move onto the next hand. I know I'm being a bit sceptical but really I think it was a gradual process to get better at not tilting and maintaining a good temperament. Don't get me wrong, I still look at certain friends who have a bit of a robotic approach and think of how much money it must save/make them by never tilting, but I've improved so much.

The majority of my learning has been done through my friends. Whilst there's not much poker talk these days, a few years ago it was constant and the group of guys I'm friends with have all had good success both live and online. Most rewardingly for me, everyone of my friends plays so differently and I think we all took valuable things from each other.

All that said, most important is I have much much less ego now. I realise I'm no Ben86 and never ever will be. I just play to my strengths well and get myself in good games. The fact that I'm one of the looser pros you'll find is definitely a huge help too. Just over 6 months ago I played one of the best private games I'm ever likely to play in. The organiser was taking a piece of any pro playing as is pretty standard for private games. However, at the last minute the VIP said he didn't want more than 1 pro at the table at a time. I was given the nod to play first because the VIP liked me best. I'm happy to give action, I will talk, do flips, not lock it up when winning etc etc. A lot of these things a lot of pros won't do. Fortunately I'm happy to do things like this and add value in other ways and whilst I do it because it's just the way I am, it also equates to extra $$$ in the end.

I will answer your last question - I'm still a plonker

FYP,

Great to see you doing well buddy

Geo

[Woodsey]

Great stuff, always glad to hear of people having a pair of bollox, taking life by the horns coming out on top and being happy as a result, really pleased for you  

Thanks Woodsey.

I definitely went about so many things in the wrong way and whilst I still enjoy the game, I used to be so obsessed by it and want to do nothing else. I knew I had to give it a shot. We only live once and I wanted to try and do what I loved. Fortunately I was at the right age where I didn't need for much, had a lot of energy to grind and most importantly the poker games were always good. I think back to how bad I was 7 years ago but still able to churn out a living.

When are you back to Asia?

Back for 3 weeks at xmas, then hopefully Japan again for the rugby World Cup late 2019. Probably only get there once a year nowadays as I’ve done the place to death and been most of the places I want to go, but still enjoy my trips when I do go. Just booked a week down in Devon/Cornwall for a July, for what I’ve paid I’d almost have been better off on the plane to bangers again   

Got a little one myself now too, only a few months older than yours so that’s gonna slow me down a bit.....

[celtic]

Great stuff, always glad to hear of people having a pair of bollox, taking life by the horns coming out on top and being happy as a result, really pleased for you  

Thanks Woodsey.

I definitely went about so many things in the wrong way and whilst I still enjoy the game, I used to be so obsessed by it and want to do nothing else. I knew I had to give it a shot. We only live once and I wanted to try and do what I loved. Fortunately I was at the right age where I didn't need for much, had a lot of energy to grind and most importantly the poker games were always good. I think back to how bad I was 7 years ago but still able to churn out a living.

When are you back to Asia?

Back for 3 weeks at xmas, then hopefully Japan again for the rugby World Cup late 2019. Probably only get there once a year nowadays as I’ve done the place to death and been most of the places I want to go, but still enjoy my trips when I do go. Just booked a week down in Devon/Cornwall for a July, for what I’ve paid I’d almost have been better off on the plane to bangers again   

Got a little one myself now too, only a few months older than yours so that’s gonna slow me down a bit.....

wtf Woodsey! Congrats x

Oh and just to balance all the lovely comments about Cos. I think he's a wanker.

[Marky147]

wtf Woodsey! Congrats x

Oh and just to balance all the lovely comments about Cos. I think he's a wanker.

+1000

[GreekStein]

Great stuff, always glad to hear of people having a pair of bollox, taking life by the horns coming out on top and being happy as a result, really pleased for you  

Thanks Woodsey.

I definitely went about so many things in the wrong way and whilst I still enjoy the game, I used to be so obsessed by it and want to do nothing else. I knew I had to give it a shot. We only live once and I wanted to try and do what I loved. Fortunately I was at the right age where I didn't need for much, had a lot of energy to grind and most importantly the poker games were always good. I think back to how bad I was 7 years ago but still able to churn out a living.

When are you back to Asia?

Back for 3 weeks at xmas, then hopefully Japan again for the rugby World Cup late 2019. Probably only get there once a year nowadays as I’ve done the place to death and been most of the places I want to go, but still enjoy my trips when I do go. Just booked a week down in Devon/Cornwall for a July, for what I’ve paid I’d almost have been better off on the plane to bangers again   

Got a little one myself now too, only a few months older than yours so that’s gonna slow me down a bit.....

Oh wow congrats! Had no idea

Do let me know if you’re ever back in bkk

[Mitch]

Nice updates Coslington!

Any plans for Vegas? Quite up for you losing flips for all my meals again, if that's alright with you?

We could also have a massive-off, like at Alexander G's wedding.

[I KNOW IT]

Welcome back Cos

I always enjoyed reading your exploits in the Far East. It is good to know you have been getting the lot .

Congratulations on your new family and may your good fortune continue.

[GreekStein]

Great stuff, always glad to hear of people having a pair of bollox, taking life by the horns coming out on top and being happy as a result, really pleased for you  

Thanks Woodsey.

I definitely went about so many things in the wrong way and whilst I still enjoy the game, I used to be so obsessed by it and want to do nothing else. I knew I had to give it a shot. We only live once and I wanted to try and do what I loved. Fortunately I was at the right age where I didn't need for much, had a lot of energy to grind and most importantly the poker games were always good. I think back to how bad I was 7 years ago but still able to churn out a living.

When are you back to Asia?

Back for 3 weeks at xmas, then hopefully Japan again for the rugby World Cup late 2019. Probably only get there once a year nowadays as I’ve done the place to death and been most of the places I want to go, but still enjoy my trips when I do go. Just booked a week down in Devon/Cornwall for a July, for what I’ve paid I’d almost have been better off on the plane to bangers again   

Got a little one myself now too, only a few months older than yours so that’s gonna slow me down a bit.....

wtf Woodsey! Congrats x

Oh and just to balance all the lovely comments about Cos. I think he's a wanker.

You love me you big Scottish turd

[GreekStein]

Nice updates Coslington!

Any plans for Vegas? Quite up for you losing flips for all my meals again, if that's alright with you?

We could also have a massive-off, like at Alexander G's wedding.

Def not doing Vegas this year mate. Natalie is changing so much every week I couldn’t bare to be away.

Next summer yes tho I don’t lose flips anymore so could be pretty expensive for you bud.

Also no way i’ll ever be hugerer than any massive little monson so gg there too.

[StuartHopkin]

Nice updates Coslington!

Any plans for Vegas? Quite up for you losing flips for all my meals again, if that's alright with you?

We could also have a massive-off, like at Alexander G's wedding.

Def not doing Vegas this year mate. Natalie is changing so much every week I couldn’t bare to be away.

Next summer yes tho I don’t lose flips anymore so could be pretty expensive for you bud.

Also no way i’ll ever be hugerer than any massive little monson so gg there too.

Oh Coslets and Monsons, reminds me of my first time!

[sovietsong]

great to hear from you mate, lovely posts & pleased you're doing well & are happy. 

I would restart my blog about my love of cos, but i don't think the people are ready for it yet.

Thanks CTV.

I definitely think people are ready.

What are you upto these days? It's been a long long time since we chatted.

It was one of the better blogs on blonde

So after i accepted that i had nor the patience, skill or self control to break even at poker i threw myself into work.  Got a lucky break and managed to do pretty well working protecting peoples families against sickness, death etc.  Insurance salesman if you like.  Then worked my way up to middle management, bought a nice house & moved my lass in.  Life was easy, i had a good safe job with a nice income & figured that i was ready to take on a challenge, so i decided to set up on my own, so as we speak i'm technically unemployed but as of next monday will be the director of my own little business.  Hoping to take some people on & make a go of it, but if all else fails i reckon i can go back into my old role without too much fuss.

Oh and my lass is 14 weeks pregnant... what a time to quit an easy job! 

Keep the updates coming

[celtic]

great to hear from you mate, lovely posts & pleased you're doing well & are happy. 

I would restart my blog about my love of cos, but i don't think the people are ready for it yet.

Thanks CTV.

I definitely think people are ready.

What are you upto these days? It's been a long long time since we chatted.

It was one of the better blogs on blonde

So after i accepted that i had nor the patience, skill or self control to break even at poker i threw myself into work.  Got a lucky break and managed to do pretty well working protecting peoples families against sickness, death etc.  Insurance salesman if you like.  Then worked my way up to middle management, bought a nice house & moved my lass in.  Life was easy, i had a good safe job with a nice income & figured that i was ready to take on a challenge, so i decided to set up on my own, so as we speak i'm technically unemployed but as of next monday will be the director of my own little business.  Hoping to take some people on & make a go of it, but if all else fails i reckon i can go back into my old role without too much fuss.

Oh and my lass is 14 weeks pregnant... what a time to quit an easy job! 

Keep the updates coming

Congrats Chris, and good luck with the new business, I think I saw pics of the new house a while back and looked nice.

[booder]

Congrats and good luck Sov

[Marky147]

Congrats and good luck Sov

[Karabiner]

Congrats and good luck Sov