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Originally Posted by CosmicCharlie
I'm currently working my way through the Mental Game of Poker 2 and working on my A-C game analysis.This type of analysis can be used to determine the strengths and weakness in our poker game. Once we identify out biggest weaknesses we know exactly what needs the most work.
Here is my current A-C game profile:
A-Game
Mind is sharp and relaxed
Avoid marginal spots and make good decisions
Very patient and willing to wait for the right spot
“You must learn to allow patience and stillness to take over from anxiety and frantic play….The good player is patient. He is observant, controlling his patience, and organizing his play. When he sees an opportunity, he explodes”
Decision come easy. Not playing hands without a good reason. Not in spots where my decisions are tough
Time is endless
B-Game
Unaware of table image/oppenete image
Playing too many hands loose and passive
Trying to generate action. Fancy play syndrome
Distracted by table talk, Phone, TV & etc.
This really highlights what David Sklansky is talking about in the podcast related to
this thread
In your circumstances, there is a huge discrepancy between your A-Game and B-Game. When I think back to when I played regularly, I would estimate I played my B-game 60% of the time - but my B-game was at least good enough to turn a small profit. I played my A-game maybe 30% and C-game <10% of the time.
As things stand, you are never going to make a profit playing poker with that B-game.
Going back to my original point about DS, he suggests the majority of players would garner a greater benefit by spending time studying poker than worrying about poker psychology. I think that's the case with your scenario. At least 2 of the points you raise about your B-game are just fishy plays that players with a strong theoretical understanding of poker do not make.
Distractions are an easy thing to solve - I always had table chat turned off, and if your phone of TV are distracting then turn them off too. A lack of self-awareness may also well be related to distractions.
In sum, MGOP has helped you highlight these issues, but don't mistake understanding and highlighting these issues as a magic wand for resolving them.