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Originally Posted by DustinOGCharger
I get bored after a month or 2. I think it is the personality of the person. Just like some people tilt all the time and some never do. I am a break even player tho. That why I only play when I get a good bonus anymore.
Recognizing your strengths and weaknesses is half the battle. Knowing those things can help you not only play better in general, but make better choices.
I have some big strengths and some equally big weaknesses.
Strengths: High IQ (I passed the MENSA tests with room to spare), love card games, don't tilt easily (I don't care what you say about my wife as long as I can bring the money home), good analytical skills and business approach when handling my money. I like to study.
Weaknesses: I have ADD and I'm very easily distracted. I have memory issues, and I probably won't remember any of the hands I played against you a week ago.
In my case, since I'm easily distracted, I know I won't do as well when I'm facing a screen with a football game on, so I play in a room with no screens except the ones with the poker numbers. Since I don't remember a lot about how someone plays, I lean heavily on the HUD when I play online. When I play online, to lessen distractions I get at close as I can to complete silence. I often play late at night when my wife is asleep. Sometimes I even wear earplugs.
You get the idea. If you tilt easily, you probably don't want to play live where the players are allowed to be drunk and abusive. If it bothers you that someone in chat says "your mom was good last night", turn off the chat. Keep looking for bonuses or other spots where you can make extra just for playing: a site or game with lower rake, or leaderboard races or promotions where you can make a little extra just for playing a lot.
Honestly analyzing your strengths and weaknesses is one of the keys to being a winning player.