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I also agree about eliminating distractions. I was usually pretty good but often found myself using the chat box and/or listening to music while I played. I didn't realize it at the time but it definitely had a negative impact on my concentration.

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You can't play if your listening to music?? I have a hard time playing without any music but I guess to each his own.

To OP, your right they're definately are advantages to playing on smaller sites. I've started playing on Poker Room recently but I'm having a tough time dealing with software bugs/lags etc. The software becomes such a distraction that a few times I think I lost solely from "software tilt" if such a thing exists. Anyone else ever have a similar experience with this site(or any other?)and/or have suggestions?

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I know, that sounds nuts doesn't it? When I was in school I always had to have some kind of background noise going when I was doing homework. Somehow that doesn't translate over to poker. I don't even really like to multi-table because then I can't get as good a read on my opponents as I would like. Geez... you would think I was diffusing a bomb, not playing poker.