Poker Video: Misc/Other by Travis Steffen (Micro/Small Stakes)

Don't forget the mp3 version!

cool intro....

Hey DCers, I created the todo list in easy PDF format. I'm not sure what size paper is used in the US, but for us Euros, A4 will do. If you need this in any other sizes, let me know.

I made it in double A4 format so you can just print it out or take it to the printshop and then cut the whole thing in half. It's a little more portable that way.

It looks like this and can be downloaded here.

Hey DCers, I created the todo list in easy PDF format.

Nice job, thanks a lot!

Don't forget the mp3 version!

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-Rusty

Lovin the new intro!

LOL @ study table... I dodged that one in my days (not sure how), seemed like an annoyance more than anything - but WAS on mandatory tutoring which I milked like crazy. You're totally right though that our time was dictated like 9 out of 10 hours, even down to the meals (esp training table).

Thanks for the vid - this is probably my biggest weakness ATM, so with some hard work and your advice, I'll turn it into a strength. Will keep everyone posted as I work on eating my frogs.

Hey DCers, I created the todo list in easy PDF format. I'm not sure what size paper is used in the US, but for us Euros, A4 will do. If you need this in any other sizes, let me know.

Thanks

Hey DCers, I created the todo list in easy PDF format. I'm not sure what size paper is used in the US, but for us Euros, A4 will do. If you need this in any other sizes, let me know.

Oh, one request.. is there a way you can make the text fields into PDF form fields so we can type in daily tasks into the PDF before printing? Things that we do everyday and that are static, etc.

Hey DCers, I created the todo list in easy PDF format. I'm not sure what size paper is used in the US, but for us Euros, A4 will do. If you need this in any other sizes, let me know.

I made it in double A4 format so you can just print it out or take it to the printshop and then cut the whole thing in half. It's a little more portable that way.

It looks like this and can be downloaded here.

Very nice.

Great stuff Travis. Thanks!

I decided to create my own template similar to Travis' example in the video.

I made a Word 2007 document that I plan to send to Mimeo.com for online printing and binding.

Here's what it looks like:

http://yfrog.com/5ctodolisttemplateforprinj

Here's a link to download the Word 2007 document:

http://www.mediafire.com/?xk00oxhcw1a9677

Note: Ignore the blue dotted lines you see, those are just grid lines for the Word table I used in the document. They don't show up during printing.

Can someone edit one of their charts to work in Google Docs?

Can someone edit one of their charts to work in Google Docs?

Didn't get Google Docs to work properly, here are the word and the open office versions though.

Travis, you didn't mention anything about scheduling your tasks ie blocking off your days in 30 or 60 minute intervals. Was this an intentional omission and if so why? One of the drawbacks that I see to this method is that once you fall behind it's hard to catch up, especially if you have a very busy day planned. Also, some flexibility is always good, especially when it comes to poker since we don't always feel like playing at the same time each day for the same amount of time.

Also, how should a task list like this evolve over time? Sometimes I struggle distinguishing from the things I need to get down and the things I'd like to get done. Sometimes I simply plan to do more than I can. How can I decide what gets bumped down the priority list? I have a feeling you might be addressing this in next weeks ep tho

Great stuff so far!

Didn't get Google Docs to work properly, here are the word and the open office versions though.

Ty sir

Awww this one isn't nearly as fancy as your other one No worries. I'll make it work.

Kwantum - I like yours as well

Sometimes I struggle distinguishing from the things I need to get down and the things I'd like to get done. Sometimes I simply plan to do more than I can. How can I decide what gets bumped down the priority list?

I think the Brian Tracy series mentioned in the video does address this some. I've also heard a lecture where the speaker divided tasks into 4 quadrants (don't recall what they were called, but here's my best..) 1. Urgent & Important 2. Urgent & not important (telephone calls) 3. Can be delayed & important (poker study time, poker play) 4. Can be delayed & not important (emails)
The gist of the lecture was that people spend far too much time in quadrant 4. Quadrants 1 & 2 get taken care of because they seem urgent... quadrant 3 where we master time = mastering life is the one that gets procrastinated.

You could alter your priority list in a like matter to reflect this... A1, A2, A3... B1, B2, B3,... C1, C2, C3... D1, D2, D3... this is similar to what's advocated in Eat that Frog

First of all I gotta say that intro is f'in ill man. Give props to whoever did that cuz they had my head nodding. Second, I'm loving this series and how it tries to engage the viewer. Third, I really needed this episode. Since I lost my job, I lost all focus as well causing me to slip into depression and lose all motivation. The first two mind candies hit me hard and made me realize how much time I have been wasting do nothing and how I will never get that time back FML. Sad really. This series is awesome and I can't wait for the next episode. Thanks Travis.

excellent stuff that goes well beyond pokaz...having lost 13kg in 3 months by keeping records of all my food and exercise I needed this to give me a boost now the summer has vanished overnight here.

I looked at Brain Tracys stuff and its good too...any other efficiency stuff you can recommend???

I think the Brian Tracy series mentioned in the video does address this some. I've also heard a lecture where the speaker divided tasks into 4 quadrants (don't recall what they were called, but here's my best..) 1. Urgent & Important 2. Urgent & not important (telephone calls) 3. Can be delayed & important (poker study time, poker play) 4. Can be delayed & not important (emails)
The gist of the lecture was that people spend far too much time in quadrant 4. Quadrants 1 & 2 get taken care of because they seem urgent... quadrant 3 where we master time = mastering life is the one that gets procrastinated.

Sounds like that is from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

anyone tried the program VIP organizer?

If anyone is interested in setting up a buddy system (accountability buddy), send me a PM.

Travis, you didn't mention anything about scheduling your tasks ie blocking off your days in 30 or 60 minute intervals. Was this an intentional omission and if so why? One of the drawbacks that I see to this method is that once you fall behind it's hard to catch up, especially if you have a very busy day planned. Also, some flexibility is always good, especially when it comes to poker since we don't always feel like playing at the same time each day for the same amount of time.

Also, how should a task list like this evolve over time? Sometimes I struggle distinguishing from the things I need to get down and the things I'd like to get done. Sometimes I simply plan to do more than I can. How can I decide what gets bumped down the priority list? I have a feeling you might be addressing this in next weeks ep tho

Great stuff so far!

I left out the set time schedule because for many tasks it's difficult to gauge how long things may take, and also because if you have an unanticipated task it can throw off your schedule for the entire day. This is a method that many people prefer (especially if you've got appointments to keep), but aside from appointments, which I do schedule in, I prefer to simply move down the list from priority one to two to three, etc.

As I said though, there are different methods of time management that can be effective. If you follow a varying method that accomplished the same goal, that's the main point.

First of all I gotta say that intro is f'in ill man. Give props to whoever did that cuz they had my head nodding. Second, I'm loving this series and how it tries to engage the viewer. Third, I really needed this episode. Since I lost my job, I lost all focus as well causing me to slip into depression and lose all motivation. The first two mind candies hit me hard and made me realize how much time I have been wasting do nothing and how I will never get that time back FML. Sad really. This series is awesome and I can't wait for the next episode. Thanks Travis.

Glad the series is helping. This type of thing happens to most people at one time or another, and it usually takes something like this to act as the catalyst for the behavioral change we need. Just focus on the present and the future and you'll be back on top in no time.

I looked at Brain Tracys stuff and its good too...any other efficiency stuff you can recommend???

The mind candy in the next ep should point you in a good direction!

The mind candy in the next ep should point you in a good direction!

cool, looking to get stuff up and running!..improving in other areas of your life will have a + payoff for your pokaz as well - an all round win!

Very good episode, my favourite so far

Gonna head for the printing shop on Monday!

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First question:
I am very interested in getting your book - but will I also gain from it some other/more knowledge than in this great Vid-series?

2ndquestion (related to the timelinke):
I see 100%& the point of copying the (I guess "empty" task-list) but is this rly 100% necessary if you open every day immidiatelly this tasklist on your computer and will let it open so that you cannot forget about it?

First question:
I am very interested in getting your book - but will I also gain from it some other/more knowledge than in this great Vid-series?

2ndquestion (related to the timelinke):
I see 100%& the point of copying the (I guess "empty" task-list) but is this rly 100% necessary if you open every day immidiatelly this tasklist on your computer and will let it open so that you cannot forget about it?

The book covers a few of the concepts on the video series, but also a number of things that aren't covered, and vice versa.

Also, I'm not sure what you're asking for your 2nd question. Can you clarify?

The book covers a few of the concepts on the video series, but also a number of things that aren't covered, and vice versa.

Also, I'm not sure what you're asking for your 2nd question. Can you clarify?

@2nd question:

I just ask myself if it is rly necessary to copy the "to do_list" instead of having it on the computer as a Mircrosoft Word document which you will open immediatelly when you start working and which you then can reliable check off.

Hey, forget my 2nd question - now i can see the merrits of copying the sheets and check the list this way...

@2nd question:

I just ask myself if it is rly necessary to copy the "to do_list" instead of having it on the computer as a Mircrosoft Word document which you will open immediatelly when you start working and which you then can reliable check off.

I find that it's much more helpful. Having the list on your computer or phone can get a little TOO convenient, and you'll find that you ignore it more often. That clunky, annoying notebook is a constant reminder that you need to stick to your schedule. Of course it's up to you, but that's a helpful tip that you'll find holds true most of the time.

I find that it's much more helpful. Having the list on your computer or phone can get a little TOO convenient, and you'll find that you ignore it more often. That clunky, annoying notebook is a constant reminder that you need to stick to your schedule. Of course it's up to you, but that's a helpful tip that you'll find holds true most of the time.

Yeah, after have tried it today with my new annoying notebookD:, I 100% have to agree - this way it works and fells for me much better than having the list on a computer or something similar...

last question to be 100% sure:
I have just copied the list 100-times, but "empty" and at the end of every day I write in the tasks for the next day...
I guess, this is correct so?

Yeah, after have tried it today with my new annoying notebookD:, I 100% have to agree - this way it works and fells for me much better than having the list on a computer or something similar...

last question to be 100% sure:
I have just copied the list 100-times, but "empty" and at the end of every day I write in the tasks for the next day...
I guess, this is correct so?

Sounds like you've got it!

Sounds like you've got it!

Great,- thank you very much

First of all, thank you for this great series. The time management is what I need to work on more right now. Although I have a question.
How do you handle the tasks or appointments which are like a week or two from now? Do you have a separate sheet\calendar for it and you use a todo list just for day-to-day tasks?

First of all, thank you for this great series. The time management is what I need to work on more right now. Although I have a question.
How do you handle the tasks or appointments which are like a week or two from now? Do you have a separate sheet\calendar for it and you use a todo list just for day-to-day tasks?

This is a great question. I actually put this in the "notes" box, and continue to put it in the notes box each subsequent day until the appointment.

Hi!

Only wanted to throw in some feedback on the to-do-list after have using it now for the last 3 weeks:


For me it is great, it saves me some time and i feel just more save b/c I know now that I am doing enough by completing my daily tasks.
Only one thing i wanna mention:
It seems that it is as a pokerplayer senseful to sometimes deviate the priority of the tasks pretty spontaneous.
Example:
Sometimes you might feel not like you will be able to play a focused session.
Here you then can just make some theoretical work (which actually would follow after playing a session) and regain in this way maybe your focus in order to paly after that your session (which was actually planned to do before the theoretical work...).

Hi!

Only wanted to throw in some feedback on the to-do-list after have using it now for the last 3 weeks:


For me it is great, it saves me some time and i feel just more save b/c I know now that I am doing enough by completing my daily tasks.
Only one thing i wanna mention:
It seems that it is as a pokerplayer senseful to sometimes deviate the priority of the tasks pretty spontaneous.
Example:
Sometimes you might feel not like you will be able to play a focused session.
Here you then can just make some theoretical work (which actually would follow after playing a session) and regain in this way maybe your focus in order to paly after that your session (which was actually planned to do before the theoretical work...).

If I understand you right, it sounds like you're talking about making changes on the fly to the priority levels of certain tasks based on the way your body feels, external factors, etc. This is absolutely great. It is important, however, to be able to distinguish when you're reorganizing priorities for a valid reason or one that isn't so valid.

For example: people tend to subconsciously procrastinate the bigger, more daunting tasks that they don't enjoy in favor of quick ones that don't require much effort. If you feel you're reorganizing priorities for this reason, don't let yourself do so. If you're instead reorganizing priorities (ie playing a session) because you're not in a suitable state of mind to do so, that's perfectly fine.

People do tend to put off "frogs" and for me, sometimes that has actually been playing time. But I do whole heartedly agree that sometimes I'm not in the right mind state to play - either because of fatigue, emotion, or larger confidence issues; in those cases I find it's important to distinguish the reason why I'm not able to play and adjust accordingly.

I went to google calendar and printed a one sheet month calendar for highlighting deadlines and milestones. At the bottom of the sheet, I have my monthly goals and there will be stuff on that list that's not scheduled for the day and I can shift to one of these tasks should I need to.

But mostly I've found that scheduling my playing time has increased my playing time overall and I'm able to stick with it more than deviate.

If I understand you right, it sounds like you're talking about making changes on the fly to the priority levels of certain tasks based on the way your body feels, external factors, etc. This is absolutely great. It is important, however, to be able to distinguish when you're reorganizing priorities for a valid reason or one that isn't so valid.

For example: people tend to subconsciously procrastinate the bigger, more daunting tasks that they don't enjoy in favor of quick ones that don't require much effort. If you feel you're reorganizing priorities for this reason, don't let yourself do so. If you're instead reorganizing priorities (ie playing a session) because you're not in a suitable state of mind to do so, that's perfectly fine.

Yeah you got my point and explained your thoughts on it very well - thank you

00:45 It's pronounced partay

Sounds like you've got it!

Cheers I wasn't sure on this either.

People do tend to put off "frogs" and for me, sometimes that has actually been playing time. But I do whole heartedly agree that sometimes I'm not in the right mind state to play - either because of fatigue, emotion, or larger confidence issues; in those cases I find it's important to distinguish the reason why I'm not able to play and adjust accordingly.

I went to google calendar and printed a one sheet month calendar for highlighting deadlines and milestones. At the bottom of the sheet, I have my monthly goals and there will be stuff on that list that's not scheduled for the day and I can shift to one of these tasks should I need to.

But mostly I've found that scheduling my playing time has increased my playing time overall and I'm able to stick with it more than deviate.

This is great stuff. Glad to hear you're seeing some benefits already!

00:45 It's pronounced partay

Touche.

Time Link to 00:27:38

You read my mind lol

Hey!

I would like to refresh the thread b/c I would have a question @you, but also@all:

After have now tested the shedule-plan for the last few months, I wanna give my impression:
It was for sure very helpful to play my daily day, especially regards to shedules, meals, breaks, theory stuff, learning stuff....

BUT:
Regards to playing and just planning session it fells to be for pokerplayers very contraproductive.
The reason is that regards to playing you need as a pokerpalyer some flexibility.

Example to visualize the main problem:
A Pokerpro wants to play per day around 6h.
He plans to shedule per each day regards to the shedule-plan 3 sessions and per session he will play 2 hours. (-> B or even C-Game)

day 1:
He feels during the 1st session tired and not good after the 1st hour, but force himself to play 1hour longer.
But during his 2nd session (between he made for example a mediation or a nap), he feels incredible fresh, focused and great.
And the time runs way to fast and 2 hours are over.
He could easily play 1 hour longer A+-Game...

Ok, i think i have not to explain more and you probably all notice the problem.

my personal solution:
I plan regards to my shedule-plan all other stuff (which is very helpful for me) except of my sessions/playing-volume.
Here I just write in my plan at the beginning "x-hours to play" (my planned volume) and then I shedule the session with allowing me some flexibility in the most seeimingly senseful way...

@all: What you think about it? Have you noticed the same or similar problems? How looks your personal solution?

@Trevis:
What you think about it?
What would b your recommended solution here?

I think that these are great observations. In all honesty it's fairly rare that you'll be able to stick to the schedule you lay out for yourself day in, day out to a T. The point is to create a routine that you can stick with as closely as possible.

Will you need to make slight tweaks on a day to day basis? Absolutely. In the fitness program design game, we call this "cybernetic variation" or tweaking a program on a daily basis based on body feel. While it's not an identical situation, there's no reason why this same principle can't hold true in this context IMO. The ideal outcome is that you replicate a daily routine in which you maximize the amount of time you can play your A game for. As long as you feel as though you've prolonged that A game - even just slightly - this series was worth your time

I decided to create my own template similar to Travis' example in the video.

I made a Word 2007 document that I plan to send to Mimeo.com for online printing and binding.

Here's what it looks like:

http://yfrog.com/5ctodolisttemplateforprinj

Here's a link to download the Word 2007 document:

http://www.mediafire.com/?xk00oxhcw1a9677

Note: Ignore the blue dotted lines you see, those are just grid lines for the Word table I used in the document. They don't show up during printing.

Hey,
I know that the thread is already pretty old.
It is just that I have lost your todo-list-file which i have found by far the best file in this thread.
Any chance that you could maybe upload it one time again?^^