Alan Goerhing

[Alan Goehring]

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6. Emulating my play --- don't do it! For example, I believe opening PF for 2xBB total is optimal (for me, or I wouldn't do it), but probably would hurt most people since there are many other things we will do differently. Trying to emulate Gus Hansen would probably be a disaster for 99%+ of all players.


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Alan,

While I am sure the answer to this may be complicated, do you think you could briefly given an indication of the types of quality the 1% of players need to make this style effective?

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Regarding Gus you would need all the normal things (extremely smart, quick mind, great hand reading, etc.).

The two most difficult things would be,
1. Complete fearlessness plus more---not caring at all about the money (no matter how big the pot), while at the same time caring passionately about playing your best and winning is extremely difficult (after all, why care if no money is involved, isn't money the reason most people play?). I call it "controlled recklessness"---two contradictory qualities needed at the same time (most people are either too controlled or too reckless).

2. Natural Intangible --- can't be acquired. It is the way your mind works & how you think (partly it is having a "knack" for doing the right thing at the right time). Don't laugh, but being left handed would help.

Just my 2cents