PokerBob is in "The Well"

[PokerBob]

I was asked to do this by a mod and it seems like a fun idea so, feel free to ask me anything. I will do my best to answer all the questions, granted, the serious questions will receive the most attention. The Well will be open for 24hrs. (or maybe a smidge longer.)

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A stranger is being shown around a village that he has just become part of. He is shown a well and his guide says "On any day except Wednesday, you can shout any question down that well and you'll be told the answer" .

The man seems pretty impressed, and so he shouts down: Why not on Wednesday? and the voice from in the well shouts back: Because on Wednesday, it’s your day in the well .

Well this is my Wednesday in The Well which will consist of Monday/Tuesday of this week.

You may ask me any question about whatever you like. I will answer to the best of my abilities if I choose to answer your question.

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[ProfessorBen]

How can I become a successful high stakes player?

[PokerBob]

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How can I become a successful high stakes player?

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Define "high stakes".

[ProfessorBen]

Being a winner at 100-200+.

Edit: Becoming better than Schneids.(after seeing his post)

[PokerJans]

How long have you consistently been playing live poker for AND what is the worst live downswing you have had in terms of BBs?

BTW your blog rocks

[PokerBob]

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How long have you consistently been playing live poker for AND what is the worst live downswing you have had in terms of BBs?


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I have been "pro" for a little over 2 years now. The majority of that was online, although I think I'd average about 10hrs/week of live play as well. Lately (the last 3-4 months) I have been playing almost all live. I just don't have it online any more. I am sure I will go back to it, but right now I am sick of it and thus don't play my best.

I think the worst live downswing I had was around 220BB, but I'm not sure. I know I lost 110BB in a session once. That sucked.

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BTW your blog rocks

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thanks.

[PokerBob]

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Being a winner at 100-200+.

Edit: Becoming better than Schneids.(after seeing his post)

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live or online?

[ProfessorBen]

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Being a winner at 100-200+.

Edit: Becoming better than Schneids.(after seeing his post)

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live or online?

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Live first.

I guess I should just flesh out the whole deal. I'm 21 years old, been playing LHE for a couple years, mainly live(20/40) and some online(2/4-5/10). I've been lurking the High/Mid Stakes Forums as long as I can remember and want to get where some of you guys are. I know it gets more and more difficult to move up in terms of bankroll requirements, toughness of opponents, increased variance, and etc. but it's a goal of mine.

I know I should just keep posting and talking about hands, reading books, playing hard, building the bankroll and etc. but any original advice on top of that would be great.

[PokerBob]

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Being a winner at 100-200+.

Edit: Becoming better than Schneids.(after seeing his post)

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I'm not sure that everyone is capable of getting to the point where they can beat big, tough games. I used to think that anyone could learn, but I think I may have been wrong. That said, I think finding other people who love poker that you can talk about hands/situations with is invaluable. I am a poker dork, and many of my friends are. This really has helped in my development as a player.

One thing that I think is mandatory for success in big games is self-control. I have heard so many descriptions of high-stakes players start with the phrase, "he plays super good when not on tilt...."

[Schneids]

What is the closest thing you can define as being your "ahah, i got it" moment, if there is one?