BigTomatoes
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« on: April 16, 2006, 08:38:05 PM » |
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alright guys
im currently on a break from poker.
basically i was playing too much. spending too much money at homegames, online etc.
so i thought it was time to have a wee break. no playing poker.
im still watching on tv, reading mags/books etc so its not too bad.
and i think if i take a break and think about my game a bit more when i start playing again ill be fresh and hopefully a better player.
basically i want suggestions to what i should do with this break in order to benefit from
any books i could read etc if anyone has any advice.
cheers
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« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2006, 08:51:04 PM » |
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cheers looks good
do you use it and is it useful?
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« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2006, 08:52:25 PM » |
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cheers looks good
do you use it and is it useful?
Yes and Yes
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« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2006, 08:58:16 PM » |
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Have a good break, sometimes its the best thing to do. You can look back on how youve been playing. When i need to have a break i always read super system 2 , and the harrington book, and always find new things each time i read. After your break you should feel fresh and ready to get back into it. 
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« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2006, 09:52:25 PM » |
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could you elaborate a bit nem why its useful to you
cheers ruth ive got super system 1 but i think it doesnt really apply to online play or even tournament play but ive also heard harrington on holdem is a good one.
what do you think about super system 2 and which harington books would you recommend
cheers
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« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2006, 09:56:19 PM » |
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I got Harrington Volume 1, his style is different to mind, so its good to pratice his style. Super systems 2 is just more up dated with other players covering different types of poker. I would reconmend both of them, they have both helped my game 
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« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2006, 09:57:29 PM » |
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B/T,
It would take me ages to explain the benfits of Pokertracker. Just download the trail version and try it out.
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« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2006, 10:24:13 PM » |
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ok mate cheers i was think of trying texas calculatem as well what do you think of that?
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« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2006, 10:27:46 PM » |
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I've never used Texas Calculatem.
Pm the link please, thanks.
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« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2006, 10:29:08 PM » |
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I used one of these when i first started play on the net, i found good to start off with, then grief having to type in my whole cards all the time. But it was only until i learnt my outs and %, then i stop using it. P.s did you get your PM, Bigtom.
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« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2006, 10:29:51 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2006, 11:08:32 PM » |
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cheers ruth
pokerproweb.com nem
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« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2006, 11:18:44 PM » |
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I was thinking of taking a break as I kept getting involved in trying to lose my money in cash games when having a drink or two. Instead, I set a challenge to track my play over 100 SnG's, similar to thetank. So far it's helped me see where I've been going wrong, how often I finish early etc... not quiet as indepth as pokertracker, but I didn't need that level of detail.
Using an excel spreadsheet from 2+2 to track.
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« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2006, 12:18:16 AM » |
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im not stopping because i need to
i wasnt doing too bad. just the fact that i cant afford to play all the time. money wise and time wise .
so im just taking a wee break to try and freshen up a bit.
when i start playing again though i will track my results etc to try and improve a bit.
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