I need a mentor!

[econophile]

if you want a good coach, you are going to have to pay.

if you don't want to pay, there are some really good threads on this site. start by reading the links in the stickies of the forums for your game.

[LSUfan1]

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And if you really did take a legitimate IQ test and are not just pulling that number out of nowhere, you are being really weird about it. No offense intended.

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explain to me how I was being weird about it.....I only mention it so that it gives people an understanding that I am a generally intelligent person. You assume otherwise, and I am weird? What are you, a MENSA idiot, or a wannabe?

[Pokamastah]

Most IQ tests don't prove squat.

People who take pride in some meaningless test annoy me.

[splashpot]

120 is an intelligent person.
150 is genius. You should be pissing on poker games because they're so easy.

[ginko]

IQ mean [censored], EVERYONE ive ever met that took one of those scored over 135. wtf

But for poker tips, play very tight and very agressive. And bluff occasionally but not too often. This is for NL.

[AlienBoy]

You need a mentos? The freshmaker!

http://us.mentos.com/

AB

[AlienBoy]

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I have no reason to lie about my IQ, and not everyone with an IQ above the norm uses perfect grammar, but thank you for your concerns.

I was not using that number to impress anyone, but merely to show that I am more than capable of grasping the concepts. This is the main reason I am so frustrated by this game.

I know there are people who can barely do the math who are winning players, and for this reason I assume there is something I am missing which a better player may be able to point out to me.

I understand that most higher level players would not spend a large amount of time without being paid, but I am not looking for a major time commitment. I am just looking for suggestions, or direction as to which way I should go with my learning.
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My IQ is greater than 150, better than one percentile, actually.

Who cares, it isn't relevant.

It is relevant in CHESS but not POKER.

Poker requires a left/right balanced brain. Math is useful, but not the end all - be all.

You know your IQ - what's your CQ - creativity quotient? And perhaps more important, what's you BBQ - your brass ball quotient?

To play poker successfully, you need a set of brass balls.


High Q means you score well on IQ TESTS, and that is all. I know, I've punished my fair share of tests.

As I recall, I've never seen a poker hand on an IQ test.

So drop your thoughts of "I'm smart so I should be good", and instead, work at understanding why you suck. And yea, playing for three years and still losing, you suck. You don't "get it".

Do you know what "overthink" is? It's what happens when someone is told their IQ is far above average - they then spend an inordinate amount of time thinking that they must be out thinking "average" people. It's BS. If you overthink in a poker game, you are shooting yourself in the foot.


Have you read ALL of Sklansky's books at least 3 times each? You should read all of his books every 6 months.

Did you know that Airline pilots are required to go back to school every 6 months for recurrent training? There a good reason for it.

You should re-read Sklansky every 6 months at least.



AB

[terrapin314]

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120 is an intelligent person.
150 is genius. You should be pissing on poker games because they're so easy.

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P&P is the key to poker more than intellect is. Patience and psychological control are more important. While a certain level of intelligience is required, being a 110 or 150 is a minimal difference compared to having the control to not tilt your stack away or being so egotistical that you think you can outplay any game.

Just food for thought.

[Phil153]

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My IQ is greater than 150, better than one percentile, actually.

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Priceless unintentional humor.

OP, have you thought of branching out into other games? I can't stand limit holdem but do well at NL and Omaha Hi/Lo (but stink at Omaha Hi and Stud). It's all about finding what fits your attitude/skills/style of play.

[LSUfan1]

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You should re-read Sklansky every 6 months at least.

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This is probably my biggest problem. I haven't been reading enough lately. I have been through the books a few times, but they have been collecting dust lately. I look through SSH now and again, but I think I need to get back to reading consistently.

And for the record, I will NEVER list my IQ again. [img]/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

I am probably "outthinking myself", but I don't think I should be beating everyone because I think I am smarter than them. I just feel that I have the abilities to master this game, but I just don't know quite how to use what I have.

Thanks to all for the comments!

Cliff