You're Doing It Wrong

I might have been too profit oriented when I first stabbed at short handed poker. Hell I even compared the points I earned between FR and SH based on the number of hours played crossed with the number of tables played per session. What the hell was I thinking?

I should've focused more on beating the game. I mean, I'm new to the whole SH game, I shouldn't be thinking about earning. I should be thinking about playing my best game and beating the limit. Looking back even further I shouldn't even be going up in limits as soon as my bankroll allows it. I should've moved up when my winrate shows that I've crushed the limit. Fixating on monetary will only lead to incredible pain and frustration - and it has.

Also, I haven't been able to play as much as I want/can/should. I have a lot of money riding on this venture I'm starting. This makes me more sensitive to the negative variance I experience. Funny enough, my roommate who I've recently introduced to poker can't seem to stop playing. I've played alongside him for a few sessions now and I say it helps with my focus. I had to answer alot of questions and line checks though but I'd like to think answering questions also help my game. I've been telling him about common mistakes, mistakes that are all too familiar with me. Hopefully he takes them seriously.

I've looked at my goals, and still I haven't made a pre-game routine/ritual. There are times when I feel like my mind isn't warmed up for poker, and I end up pulling a brain muscle - usually in the form of a spazz. I should always be in the right mindset before I play, that way I won't feel rushed and I won't feel frustrated with the usual ups and downs of the game. Tilt is the enemy, and I'm gonna grab every edge I can against it.


I probably won't post my pre-game routine. I'm gonna work on it as soon as I press Publish.