tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13519202.post113716928853855110..comments2023-10-17T06:50:26.427-07:00Comments on Poker with WillWonka: Post Play RoutineWillWonkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06154883018461460762noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13519202.post-1137257265667605842006-01-14T08:47:00.000-08:002006-01-14T08:47:00.000-08:00Thanks for the kind words--leep grinding, bud!!Thanks for the kind words--leep grinding, bud!!Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539408872290415506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13519202.post-1137185360087629522006-01-13T12:49:00.000-08:002006-01-13T12:49:00.000-08:00Table selection - no. I feel you need to be able ...Table selection - no. I feel you need to be able to play against any player at any time, in order to become a "good" poker player. While we want to win here, we also want to sharpen our skills. I agree with Michael, in his optimal situation, but when in the big games you won't have that opportunity to select your table or players or position.<BR/><BR/>Pre-session - I take a minute to make sure I am totally relaxed. I run through a few affirmations (telling myself positive thoughts) and strategies. I also remind myself of what I have done to have winning nights and continue to do the same thing. <BR/><BR/>Post-Session - I'll review the big losing hands to see where I went wrong and why I wasn't smart enough to either lay it down or maybe I bet wrong, etc... you understand. I definitely don't do enough, I think you have the right idea here. <BR/><BR/>Interim - Between sessions, I like to read yours and other blogs, this definitely helps sharpen the skills. Basically learning from other people's mistakes and it also helps me see my mistakes. <BR/><BR/>My experience with "selective aggression" - while I have been having positive results lately, I also find that I am having bigger swings. And unfortunately, I am routinly down first and then I make a comeback. Staying off tilt is difficult sometimes, but that is why I take a minute before I play, it really helps. What is your experience? Big swings?<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work Wonka, love your blogs!<BR/><BR/>p.s. I am looking forward to some heads up play with you tonight.... and beating you!!! But you know it's never personal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13519202.post-1137180562205267992006-01-13T11:29:00.000-08:002006-01-13T11:29:00.000-08:00Pre-session, if I'm playing at a site (Party, Star...Pre-session, if I'm playing at a site (Party, Stars) that has several tables running at my limit, I spend time on table and seat selection. I try to get seats where passive players are on my right and tight players are to my left. Being able to isolate passive players preflop is very profitable. Having tight players to my left makes for good blind stealing conditions.<BR/><BR/>Post-session, I'll review a few hand histories on hands that I may have felt that I could have played better. Other than that I don't get too concerned about the results.<BR/><BR/>I like your comment about checking on how often you may have been cold calling. There are really few times where you should do it (as you know).Semi-Pro Poker Playerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168486120551151819noreply@blogger.com