TexasHoldem-Poker.com


http://www.texasholdem-poker.com/forum/blog/index/index_u-11844_start-10_sid-60fa831f46ba3012180c7f1d6fc24c44.html

Author:  mooseontheloose [ Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:42 pm GMT ]
Blog Subject:  Back for More

Okay, here's what has been up with me. I basically realized that on my first deposit I wasn't playing for the right reasons. Rather than playing to improve my game, studying and learning from mistakes, I instead was too wrapped up on making a profit. As a result of this I continually made stupid decisions, was on tilt a lot (somewhat) and just never felt comfortable at the table.

I took a few days off after withdrawing my money, I had convinced myself it wasn't the time for poker but I then got thinking about my play. I realized exactly as I previously stated, that I was playing for the wrong reasons. I decided to redeposit and take it more seriously, with the intent of learning and improving rather than turning my $50 into something special.

I started with the same $48 at PokerStars and immediately began playing in the same stupid fashion as before, dropping me down to $35 after the first day or two. I'd basically thrown away numerous tournament entries on stupid decisions, one...

[ Continued ]

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]

Powered by phpBB © 2002, 2006 phpBB Group
www.phpbb.com

Blogs powered by User Blog Mod © EXreaction
www.lithiumstudios.org