thanks for the response, guys. btw playing poker since 5 years, not a new player. been a consistent winner since some time.
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Originally Posted by Yeodan
As far as I know, and I've done some research on this.
There is no significant evidence proving that any sort of brain training will make you better at any sort of other task.
Brain training sites advertise that there is research proving their training helps with other tasks, but this has never been proven (nor disproven for that matter)
I think it's very unlikely doing these kinds of tasks will make you a better poker player.
somewhat agree, since last 2 days been reading more on the topic and came across couple of articles which say what you are saying here.. not properly proven yet.
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Originally Posted by Ouzel
I believe in the power of positive thinking, so I have to believe in the potential influences of negative thinking as well. If you absolutely believe that writing with your non dominant hand has somehow rewired your brain to play poker badly, you’ll probably believe that every time you play badly or don’t achieve the expected results, you should blame strange things like writing with your left hand instead of your right. Ultimately this will hold you back, because instead of approaching the problem rationally, studying and trying to plug leaks, you’ll blame the fact that a blue truck passed by at 3:01pm and caused you to play badly. Don’t go there.
what's that sherlock quote.. once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.
i felt that my deductions were logical. like all players i too have 8-10 reasons for playing badly, right now, all other areas are covered, boxes checked, can't think of any other reason.. could be wrong tho, which is why posting here, to see what others have to say.
kinda disagree with you, but thanks for giving your opinion.
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Originally Posted by Dr. Meh
No, writing with your non-dominant hand did not erase your “natural talent” at poker. Your current results are due to variance and over-estimating your own abilities.
Stop reading about neuroplasticity (which has since become a pop psychology buzzword to sell books and other money making schemes) and read more about the Dunning-Kruger effect.
come on now, let's not dismiss the hypothesis so fast.
and reason for writing natural talent is not to brag, otherwise wouldn't have mentioned small stakes, kinda plateaued at these stakes due to not putting any work away from the felt.
reason for talking of natural ability is to explain my problem in a better way, as "brain wiring" is involved.