Wow, even more impressed that you manage to crush so hard with such an eye-bleeding Pokerstars skin

Watched all 3 videos, pre ****ing cool / interesting way you play. Look forward to the streams, mind linking your twitch.

Definitely will do!

I had a plan to create action and results. I didn't wake up one day and decide to make a prop bet. I crafted a plan and the bet itself was part of the execution. We are in control of a lot, it's mostly about how you perceive things I have come to find out over the years.

I have always had plenty to offer and sell. But this time I took a different approach to building a brand and a following. I learned a lot about how to do it effectively and it turns out that branding takes time and patience. It takes lots of action before all the words which are advertising. You have to have something valuable or you will just blend in with everyone else.

So I didn't have a website trying to sell anything for a reason. I wasn't running ads anywhere for a reason. I was going to do the webinar about how I won $10,000 in August for FREE for a REASON.

You don't have to always know the exact reason, but you need to be headed in the right direction with all of your energy or you will likely never get to your desired destination.

I had no idea Stars would notice me and think I might make a good fit to be Lead SNG-MTT Coach for their Online Poker School. But I knew that if I showed the world the true me and what I am truly capable of - doors would open.

It sounds corny but most people are just scared to fail or lose. But I always find myself excited to win. It starts with mindset guys. And a big part of mindset clarity is having vision. Vision means having a plan. The very meaning of plan implies you are preparing to execute.

Which brings me here...where I find myself speechless quite often when I try to put all of this into perspective. I was a kid with a dream, and I'm living that dream right in front of your eyes. I have no words. I am so grateful and excited it's just silly. Thank you all again so much, your support was a huge help during the August grind and this thread was noticed by Stars and got me on the map! POKER IS ALIVE!




The point of this rant? Stop talking and start doing. Stop planning and start acting. Quit reading books and implement what you already know and see what happens. Try new stuff, or if you already know your strengths - GO ALL IN ON THEM.




You never know who is watching. Bring your A game every day and wake up chasing something - Turbo Kings style!

See you on twitch. My username there is Lionel_The_Bear. So look out for the bear sometime soon

Nice one mate.
I’m one of the guys who silently watched you as well, not because I’m a big star but because had nothing to say to you that will bring you a plus (+EV) but I must say that all you’ve did on this threat and on your youtube channel had definatly brought to us all only a plus (+EV) and not only poker wise.

Congrats for stepping up (and damn, what a step-up you did) and I know it was all part of the plan.

Good luck with your future plans and in the name of us all (hope you guys don’t mind) a BIG - THANK YOU!!

Cheers mate


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Bfizz do you regret this?

You could of took my advice and would of not wasted your time and money on 10k profit in a month in $15 sngs

Also do you feel a bit foolish for thinking that this was even possible?.

(Inserts creative and cheeky reply while sorta confused)

Thanks A LOT! Top 5 post ITT imo - cheers mate!

Awesome, see ya there

What did everyone think of the first stream on Twitch? Skip the first few boring minutes and the enjoy the show - I crush a 45-man SNG Turbo Kings style

https://go.twitch.tv/videos/185384100

If you are into podcasts and/or simply hearing genius poker minds talk about the game - check this out! It gave me a nice reality check as to how hard others are working and how far ahead the high stake players are.

I am a grinder with a specialty but this 2+ hour podcast conversation gave me drive to push myself and get better at deep-stacked play and stop capping myself with a ceiling set around 180 mans.

SHARING

ASS

HEAT

[QUOTE=bfizz11;53047996]If you are into podcasts and/or simply hearing genius poker minds talk about the game - check this out! It gave me a nice reality check as to how hard others are working and how far ahead the high stake players are.

I am a grinder with a specialty but this 2+ hour podcast conversation gave me drive to push myself and get better at deep-stacked play and stop capping myself with a ceiling set around 180 mans.

Definitely my favourite podcast he has done, the Germans are truly 3 steps ahead in this game.

Happy Halloween everyone! Due to the feelings and general nature of this day, I decided to make my session of SNG's a blood bath for all of my HU opponents, except for one, who got in A4 vs my 88 for the win and I couldn't hold, otherwise this pic would be much sexier with nothing but 1st's!

HALLOWEEN

ASS

HEAT


sorry for stealing your line AF.

(not sorry)

Just got round to watching the first Twitch stream on the PS School - learned some super useful things so thanks a bunch!

One question - do you think that doing these videos is going to be -EV in the long run? I mean I assume Stars are paying you for doing them, so I guess that's factored into your deal with them, but how much do you expect it to affect your ROI?

Hey thanks a lot! I am really pleased to hear it was helpful to you

Regarding your question - I'm not positive, but no I don't think that this will be a -EV thing for me or anyone else and it has nothing to do with what Stars is paying me. Here is how I see it:

1. It takes players a long time to develop strategies to exploit me

2. Clashing with the players who do actually take the time to study and develop a useful strategy to exploit me doesn't happen very often. And when it does happen, it's a small sample.

3. More and more players who have never played the 180 format are dropping down to play and 'try them out'. As you all know, it's not easy to have a great first 100 game sample at 180-mans. Most regs who play them will not enjoy them and eventually return to their normal grind after losing some money at the 180s.

4. Even when players see how wide I am raising and how badly they are being abused - whatever adjustments they do make in-game are not enough. It's very difficult to reverse the whip and put the pressure on me - you have to use some really 'risky' combos of cards in ICM settings to truly exploit me and no one is doing it.

5. When everyone does start playing better and 3betting/shoving on my open raises more often, I too can adjust and counter their counter-strategy. For example, I have already started raise-calling all ins wider against players who I know have seen my content and are making adjustments. I've caught several of my friends/students 3bet jamming super wide only to get called by my K9o or A2o for 20bb BTN vs BB.

6. Volume. No one puts in any volume. Well, a few , but not enough to make a big difference. A lot of players playing a few games per day won't do much no matter how well they are adjusting to me. It takes volume to make a real difference.

7. The fear-equity I have already gained and will continue to gain overshadows the potential of being exploited in a massive way. A lot of regs will decide I am the player they don't want to tangle with - take a moment to realize how insanely valuable that is. Examples:

-They start folding buttons that they would have normally raised because I am in the big blind

-They don't defend their BB that they would have normally defended because I am the raiser and in position.

-They give walks

-They don't bluff in big spots

-And many more

8. Recreational players are being dumped into the games because of me. Yes, maybe some winning 18man/9man/cash game regulars drop down and take up space for a while, but they aren't coming down to steal my money - they are coming down to steal all the fun players' money. I will be responsible for 180s being the most popular tournament choice for beginners though, mark these words

So basically, it's sorta deep but no I don't think that this is ever going to become -ev for me, or anyone else. It's all about perspective sometime - but this comes down to execution. Poker is still crushable because players don't execute at these levels and the players who are good enough to learn, adjust and execute - well they can win more money playing other games. I am just down here because it's 'my thing' - not because it's my most profitable option.

Speaking of streams and giving out golden nuggets of strategy info, I streamed for 4+ hours on Thursday and at the end there is a loooonng Q&A session between the viewers and myself. We cover alllll sorts of stuff. Poker, life, relationships, health, etc. It was pretty cool the way it unfolded. Feel free to check it out

Bfizz11 proving that behavioral poker theory is so much more profitable than blind fundamental poker theory.

Makes the amateur theorist in me smile.

What is the next level beyond five stars in a thread?

All threads are now relegated to “bfizz stars” such that this thread is perfect and all others are lacking.

STREAMING

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HEAT!

You're killin' the game in dedication and performance. When you make t-shirts be sure to include the early ass heat

This post makes me HAPPY! You are too kind sir. But I have to agree, the blind fundamental gto approach to poker is for the birds! Bfizz stars

Tshirts you say....now that's a good idea! When I do finally get some made up I'll be sure to have a few 'Ass heat' editions thrown in the order and you'll be the first to receive a complimentary special edition of it . Thank you for the continued support my friend

Good luck Sunday Turbo Kings!! Lets make some deep runs and get paid! I am exercising a lot of good game selection this month and playing some lower stakes I normally don't and skipping some stuff on other sites. Here is what I am working with currently:

Superb reply up there dude. Totally understand all your reasons and they make perfect sense when you take a step back.

Looking forward to catching up on the replay of Thursdays stream.