The Well: ikestoys

[Unknown Soldier]

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[demon102]

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[ikestoys]

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You said that u didnt think of it as money but as chips or BBs. I have a problem of thinking of it as money and wish I could think of it as chips like I do in tourneys so it doesnt effect me emotionally as money does. How are u able to change the way u think of the money you were playing with? I have a hard time doing that.

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dealing with adversity, being uncomfortable and stress are one of those things you can only learn by yourself. theres no real magic trick to trick your mind into thinking yourself into a situation where you aren't stressed. you just gotta deal.

i know that sounds harsh and simplistic, but i don't think someone else can really change your mindset. At least, a guy who has only taken intro to psych can't

[Not.Fade.Away]

Do your friends and family know about your play? If so, how do they feel about it? If not, any reason your not telling them?

[ikestoys]

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How many tables per stake and how do you think it effects your reads?

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i play no more than 4. I've found I'm missing little things if I'm playing more than that.

[ikestoys]

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Do your friends and family know about your play? If so, how do they feel about it? If not, any reason your not telling them?

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My family knows, but only my parents and one uncle know exactly how much. In fact I'm going to meet an accountant monday with my mom. At first they seemed pretty hesistant, but I've managed to show a long term win rate and its hard to argue with me when I've made more than my parents combined.

A few of my friends know, but I try to keep it low key exactly how much I make b/c none of my other friends have that much cash. I do drunkenly brag tho... I'm trying to cut that down.

[Ph1shPh00d]

how many tables of 1/2 did you play at a time?
Has this number gone down since you moved up to 5/10, etc? or are you just a beast at multitabling?
Any tips on maintaining focus, and making reads while multitabling?

*EDIT* ignore this didnt see that last post thx

[ikestoys]

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how many tables of 1/2 did you play at a time?
Has this number gone down since you moved up to 5/10, etc? or are you just a beast at multitabling?
Any tips on maintaining focus, and making reads while multitabling?

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I'd play up to 6 tables of 1/2. I only had a laptop for a real long time... I play 4 tables of 5/10.

The best thing you can do is to take good notes and have your HUD contain usefull information like Fold to cbet, raises cbet, cbetting %, agg, vpip, pfr, and c/r

Combine your HUD with the line villain has taken and make a decision. Things like timing tells are really overrated.

[ronitonline]

I agree, if you watch videos, a lot of the time people just sitting there thinking of the best line, I know they are talking outloud for the vid so its even longer, btu it does happen, especially if you're playing vs a muiltitabler, he will take long / short depending on whats going on at the othertables.

[orange]

ikes, congrats on your success.

worse downswing? what site do you play on?

toughest opponents?