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09-17-2018 , 05:28 AM

Somby

stranger

Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 11

I have this bad habit that I'm trying to break: I tend to snap call all in's when I have a flush draw. I don't use my time bank to ponder the villain's possible hand or think about how I only have about a 35% chance to hit the flush with both streets. My mouse is clicking 'call' before I've even had a chance to think. Its a reaction, a serious flaw in my game.

What do you do when you are called all in for your tournament life to ensure you give the situation proper consideration?

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09-17-2018 , 06:27 AM

cizixap

adept

Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 1,027

mindful meditation might help

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09-17-2018 , 03:43 PM

Darth_Maul

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,435

1) Put a sticky note on your computer with something that will remind you to slow down and think

2) Go through your database and analyze all the hands where you called with a flush draw. Seeing how many chips you've lost doing this might be eye opening.

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09-18-2018 , 02:14 AM

WHO_RUNIT

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 422

Take your hand off the mouse.

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09-18-2018 , 02:50 AM

Craft1k

newbie

Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 42

It's like "Guys I know that headbutting a wall is not good for my health but I can't help myself." Just don't do that. Maybe you actually should make something to yourself physically after those snap calls as a signal to your subconscious that this behavior is not welcomed. Or maybe try to scold yourself. I believe it might work.

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09-18-2018 , 12:00 PM

DutchCourage

adept

Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 831

Try recording some of your sessions, preferably talking about your thinking process. You will automatically be more thoughtful and you may refrain from donking away your stack like this.

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09-18-2018 , 02:34 PM

Somby

stranger

Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 11

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Originally Posted by DutchCourage

Try recording some of your sessions, preferably talking about your thinking process. You will automatically be more thoughtful and you may refrain from donking away your stack like this.

This is a good idea. Thanks for the tip. And thanks for the tips everyone else.

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