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Originally Posted by spaceman Bryce
I wanted to share some thoughts and concerns I've been having lately, and I thought it best to put them in writing. It's not easy for me to admit, but I've been feeling quite apprehensive about posting or discussing Omaha poker in public forums or social media. I'll be honest – I'm scared that doing so will reveal my lack of Omaha knowledge and experience.
Let me clarify that I am genuinely passionate about poker and have dedicated significant time and effort to improving my skills in Texas Hold'em and 7 card stud. However, I've only recently started delving into the world of Omaha, and I'm still in the process of learning and gaining practical experience.
The reason for my hesitation stems from a fear of being judged or criticized for not having the same level of proficiency in Omaha as I do in Hold'em. I know that every poker player was once a beginner, and everyone has to start somewhere, but the idea of exposing my limited Omaha knowledge to a potentially critical audience is daunting.
I value the poker community and the opportunity to learn and grow from fellow players, but this fear has been holding me back from actively engaging in discussions or seeking advice related to Omaha. I understand that asking questions and seeking guidance is a crucial part of the learning process, but it's still challenging for me to overcome this anxiety.
I'm writing this post as a way of acknowledging my concerns and taking a small step toward addressing them. I would appreciate any advice, encouragement, or guidance you could offer on this matter. Have you ever faced a similar situation when learning a new poker variant? How did you overcome your fears and uncertainties?
I'm eager to continue my journey in learning Omaha and ultimately becoming a more well-rounded poker player. Your support and insights would mean a lot to me during this process
Listen. Do you want to protect your ego or do you want to become the best all-around poker player you can be? Do you want to be limited to one game whether itÂ’s good or not, or be able to hop into the best game running in the room at any given time?
When I started posting in the hold ‘em forums, they told me I was dumb.
When I started posting in the Omaha forums, they told me I was dumb.
When I started posting in the mixed game forums, they told me I was dumb.
And here I am now making a bunch of money in nearly every game I play.
Along the way I never minded being insulted or trolled because I had a higher purpose which was to improve and eventually win as much as possible. I left my ego at the door. And itÂ’s working out to the tune of 9bb/hr. overall across all games and stakes over 11,000 hours and counting.
Can I still get better? Of course. Do I still post and have people tell me IÂ’m no good? All the time. Do I care what they think about me? Nope.