Poker Video: No Limit Hold'Em by Saibot (Micro/Small Stakes)

I am on a roll!
I like that it's 36 minutes, having long lectures just makes me zone out too much.
Although one point is - will this be only an 8 parter necessarily or will be be an ongoing project? There is so much you can go through

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You mentioned not picking up your phone, but what about when my girlfriend comes and starts to bother me (in a good way, or wanting me to do something etc etc.)?

We live together and she is important but I lost a ton of money because of that

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Saibot when do you schedule your workouts?

I sort of found out I like going when I feel like it in various times throughout the day when the mood is right. Is it better to have a set time and set days throughout the week?

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Game selection 10
BR Management 9
Tilt control 6
Concentration 5
Hand Reading 4
Goal setting 3

This is how I am practically good at these things, I know all the theory behind goal setting, hand reading and tilt control, but if I am honest with myself this is what I actually do on day to day basis that I directly apply

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I don't think there are enough people where I live that would be willing to do this, and my GF wouldn't be too happy (work outside of the flat) and I just love working at home. So most of my poker communication is online and during live pub games.

EDIT: yup, I explained the concept and I was told I don't have to even come back if I go play in an office

Would you actually go as far as to putting teamwork and connecting with others into your goals or as a competency? How would you work on that, simply say X hours/week I will connect with other poker people?

Also, how do you view the groups in Secret HQ that bring people from various together, I often found out that they are chaotic and die out pretty fast and I am trying to change that with this approach:
http://www.deucescracked.com/forums/28-Secret-HQ/topics/420201--The-Awesomes-SSNL-6max-g?#post_3643361
http://awesomespoker.wordpress.com/

Where there will be added regularity to the group, I'd appreciate any comments.

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It's interesting that you say this. I think a lot of people simply avoid sessions where they get owned, they never play better regs and when they are not in their A game they just quit - I am like that, as well, trying to always dodge uncomfortable spots and immediately -EV situations.

But when I look at everyone I know who either sucked and now plays high stakes or got good fast they have one thing in common - they have egos, their table selection sucks and they never dodged these uncomfortable spots. This lead to them eventually stopping having uncomfortable spots as they learned from them and now when you see them play they enjoy the game so much as they faced their demons and dealt with them.

They obviously had more sessions where they got destroyed than anybody else. Like this Swedish guy posts HHs on the forum and duly notes that the reg he is 4tabling HU was 50BI on him lifetime at one point and he keeps playing him. (he was stuck at SSNL for years and shot up up to 25/50 within 1 year)

Do you think this is the right approach when one's goal is to move up asap and get as good as possible?

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Yeah, now you mention it. I think play to learn and not playing regulars is mutually exclusive.
If you don't care about immediate winrate, but about long term winrate and learning shouldn't you be playing the best players and toughest matches possible to learn and improve faster?

I have two examples:
http://www.liquidpoker.net/blog/viewblog.php?id=929635
http://www.liquidpoker.net/poker-forum/964894/how_i_got_a_good_winrate_(8bb_100+).html
I think from your Realm Hneves182 on Stars has a similar approach (he plays HuSnG)

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I love the idea for motivation, I have done this some time before and it is great.

Although I have still the issue of none of these goals were SMART so far, I am really struggling into formulating my goals that way. Even with session reviews and watching videos...they are flexible, sometimes I spend 4hours reviewing 1hr session, sometimes 5 minutes as there were no tough spots, and I watch videos as I identify my needs in session reviews, or for fun when I feel like it and have free time.

Overall it was a great video, I am sorry for spamming questions I hope people won't get angry and you overwhelmed, thanks a lot and I can't wait for the next part

You mentioned not picking up your phone, but what about when my girlfriend comes and starts to bother me (in a good way, or wanting me to do something etc etc.)?

We live together and she is important but I lost a ton of money because of that

A classic! Maybe explain that you need to focus and prefer not to be interrupted? Maybe proactive and ask her if she needs you for anything the next 1-2 hours.

I turn off phone, skype email.. everything.. while playing.

Saibot when do you schedule your workouts?

I sort of found out I like going when I feel like it in various times throughout the day when the mood is right. Is it better to have a set time and set days throughout the week?

yeah, intrested in this also

A classic! Maybe explain that you need to focus and prefer not to be interrupted? Maybe proactive and ask her if she needs you for anything the next 1-2 hours.

It is exactly what I do.
I ask her if it is OK to start my session or if she needs something before.
Her playing poker too is helpful.

I am on a roll!
I like that it's 36 minutes, having long lectures just makes me zone out too much.
Although one point is - will this be only an 8 parter necessarily or will be be an ongoing project? There is so much you can go through

It will only be an 8 parter. But you are right. There is a lot to possibly go through!

You mentioned not picking up your phone, but what about when my girlfriend comes and starts to bother me (in a good way, or wanting me to do something etc etc.)?

We live together and she is important but I lost a ton of money because of that

I would suggest the same as Improva. That is also what I have done

Saibot when do you schedule your workouts?

I sort of found out I like going when I feel like it in various times throughout the day when the mood is right. Is it better to have a set time and set days throughout the week?

I think it works best for me to schedule my workouts before I start to play poker. IE. I prefer to workout in the morning. In that way I already feel like I have done something productive. Which make me mentally stronger when I start up my session/sessions.

I don't think there are enough people where I live that would be willing to do this, and my GF wouldn't be too happy (work outside of the flat) and I just love working at home. So most of my poker communication is online and during live pub games.

EDIT: yup, I explained the concept and I was told I don't have to even come back if I go play in an office

Would you actually go as far as to putting teamwork and connecting with others into your goals or as a competency? How would you work on that, simply say X hours/week I will connect with other poker people?

Also, how do you view the groups in Secret HQ that bring people from various together, I often found out that they are chaotic and die out pretty fast and I am trying to change that with this approach:
http://www.deucescracked.com/forums/28-Secret-HQ/topics/420201--The-Awesomes-SSNL-6max-g?#post_3643361
http://awesomespoker.wordpress.com/

Where there will be added regularity to the group, I'd appreciate any comments.

I def. think it is a good idea to include it in the goal setting. It is not something I have done myself so far. But it is only because I havn't been thinking about it.
I don't know anything about the groups in Secret HQ. So I cannot give an answer to that

It's interesting that you say this. I think a lot of people simply avoid sessions where they get owned, they never play better regs and when they are not in their A game they just quit - I am like that, as well, trying to always dodge uncomfortable spots and immediately -EV situations.

But when I look at everyone I know who either sucked and now plays high stakes or got good fast they have one thing in common - they have egos, their table selection sucks and they never dodged these uncomfortable spots. This lead to them eventually stopping having uncomfortable spots as they learned from them and now when you see them play they enjoy the game so much as they faced their demons and dealt with them.

They obviously had more sessions where they got destroyed than anybody else. Like this Swedish guy posts HHs on the forum and duly notes that the reg he is 4tabling HU was 50BI on him lifetime at one point and he keeps playing him. (he was stuck at SSNL for years and shot up up to 25/50 within 1 year)

Do you think this is the right approach when one's goal is to move up asap and get as good as possible?

I think it is all about balance. If you play to many good regs there is imo a pretty solid chance that you will go stuck / burn out. + The variance will be very tough.
But at the same time, if you avoid it to much you are not going to improve as much as you possibly could do.

I love the idea for motivation, I have done this some time before and it is great.

Although I have still the issue of none of these goals were SMART so far, I am really struggling into formulating my goals that way. Even with session reviews and watching videos...they are flexible, sometimes I spend 4hours reviewing 1hr session, sometimes 5 minutes as there were no tough spots, and I watch videos as I identify my needs in session reviews, or for fun when I feel like it and have free time.

Overall it was a great video, I am sorry for spamming questions I hope people won't get angry and you overwhelmed, thanks a lot and I can't wait for the next part

Cool And thanks. Glad you hear that you like the series :-)

Great video, very powerful stuff.
I need to sharpen my soul more often, too.

I'm in the middle of a move, now. Going to study soon and need to pay expenses for the move while my poker and life bankroll are very limited right now and instead of thinking about the right play I often find myself looking at results. *facepalm* Guess I'll have to train to just quit whenever I see myself look at results. Maybe that will help.
Do you have any other tips for me other than getting my shit together and playing less/not at all when I'm not on my A-game?

havent watched it yet...but looks really good ! thanks in advance

just watched part 1 and 2 its getting better hopefully 3 will be the best yet

Great video really you make incredible job.Just wanna say thenks for all your efforts