Saturday, February 5, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Bustin into the Video Scene!
Decided to start making some videos and posting them to the blog thru youtube links. This is my introduction showing my house, dog, and poker station. Hope you like. I'll be loading more videos on the regular, subscribe to the blog or youtube channel if you like, or check back often. Thanks!
**Video suggestions are welcomed!!! I want to try to show you into the life of an online grinder, so if you aren't one and don't know... feel free to ask!
**Video suggestions are welcomed!!! I want to try to show you into the life of an online grinder, so if you aren't one and don't know... feel free to ask!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
www.absurdcalls.com
So I fell upon this site and have been stuck there for about a week now.
AA loses to k5 at last 2 tables
BB is 800, I make it 2k from mid position. BB calls 2k.
Flop comes rags... 359, nothing to a flush.
I know this other person is a huge donk. I way overbet the pot and shove 20k (thinking I'll get a weak call because it looks weak), insta call with k5 for a 5k pot. I got just what I wanted.... until the river brought a King.
AK loses to 35 at FT
BB is 2k, 2 others in front already for min. I get it in with about 38k, once again knowing there is a huge donk in this hand too and worst case I'll be in a race. 1st person folds, then the donktown president tanks and calls with their 35 and hit. All they needed. IT WAS SUITED WHO CARES!?!?! haha...
AK loses to q5 at last 2 tables
BB is 2.5k, folds to me (folded every hand for last 3 orbits) I'm button plus 2 and jam my AK for 26k. BB thinks and calls with q5 suited. Big stack donk again... we both have hearts... turn brings hearts, and river brings a Queen of spades.
*Just 3 of my most recent "favorites"
Now, of course I'm not calling these bad beats because they aren't really... BUT it can be pretty soul crushing to have things like this continuously happen over and over. I mean, seriously did Merge open up a farm and release all the mules on the tables?
I of course sharkscoped every single person who has been making these absurd calls and they were all in the hole. BIG SURPRISE!!!!
AA loses to k5 at last 2 tables
BB is 800, I make it 2k from mid position. BB calls 2k.
Flop comes rags... 359, nothing to a flush.
I know this other person is a huge donk. I way overbet the pot and shove 20k (thinking I'll get a weak call because it looks weak), insta call with k5 for a 5k pot. I got just what I wanted.... until the river brought a King.
AK loses to 35 at FT
BB is 2k, 2 others in front already for min. I get it in with about 38k, once again knowing there is a huge donk in this hand too and worst case I'll be in a race. 1st person folds, then the donktown president tanks and calls with their 35 and hit. All they needed. IT WAS SUITED WHO CARES!?!?! haha...
AK loses to q5 at last 2 tables
BB is 2.5k, folds to me (folded every hand for last 3 orbits) I'm button plus 2 and jam my AK for 26k. BB thinks and calls with q5 suited. Big stack donk again... we both have hearts... turn brings hearts, and river brings a Queen of spades.
*Just 3 of my most recent "favorites"
Now, of course I'm not calling these bad beats because they aren't really... BUT it can be pretty soul crushing to have things like this continuously happen over and over. I mean, seriously did Merge open up a farm and release all the mules on the tables?
I of course sharkscoped every single person who has been making these absurd calls and they were all in the hole. BIG SURPRISE!!!!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Duh Duh Duh Dynamics!
Not so "Duh" for everyone because it's really something a lot of players overlook.
Dynamics in Poker isn't much different from Dynamics in your everyday life.
So, I'd like to think this blog can be related on and off the tables to help make everyones lives easier...
--Batter Up!!!!
Psychodynamics, the study of the underlying psychological forces driving human behaviour
Social dynamics, the ability of a society to react to changes
Human behavior??? React to changes??? Sounds like Poker Dynamics to me!
When you are sitting at a table there is a lot more to think about than just what's directly in front of you (cards/chips). I can personally say that there has been numerous people who've told me you can't get "reads" online... I'm sorry I disagree strongly. To all the people saying "BS!" right now, my answer is dynamics. Then there will be some who say, "well, you can read betting patterns"... My answer to that is yes, but still ultimately dynamics.
Betting patterns, bet timing, aggression, passiveness, chip stacks, blind size etc... these are all things that come together in a beautiful harmony to help you figure out the dynamics of your game.
Poker is always about the BIG PICTURE. Every time you switch tables, you are being presented a different piece of your "BIG PICTURE", and it's up to create a finished picture or "strategy". Usually an easy way to get an idea that your picture isn't quite in focus is when you find yourself saying "wtf just happened", "why am I in this hand", "I'm not gettin cards", etc... You are trying to figure out what the picture is!!!!! This means, CHANGE GEARS!
Changing gears might as well be Dr. Dynamics number 1 patient. The Table Dynamics is what will decide the gear of your game. If you aren't paying attention to the dynamics of your table, and adjusting gears accordingly you won't be successsfull... it's just the way it is.
I won't get into any specific examples, because seriously... I could talk about it for days...
Life is quite the same to these examples and can be applied to anything. (I can relate about any poker
concept to real life... try me! haha)
LIFE IS ABOUT THE BIG PICTURE TOO!! Life continues to change, and we need to change gears occasionally too to "stay on top" or in my eyes what is "living a better quality of life". You might be surprised what you'd find...
GoodLuck all!
Dynamics in Poker isn't much different from Dynamics in your everyday life.
So, I'd like to think this blog can be related on and off the tables to help make everyones lives easier...
--Batter Up!!!!
Psychodynamics, the study of the underlying psychological forces driving human behaviour
Social dynamics, the ability of a society to react to changes
Human behavior??? React to changes??? Sounds like Poker Dynamics to me!
When you are sitting at a table there is a lot more to think about than just what's directly in front of you (cards/chips). I can personally say that there has been numerous people who've told me you can't get "reads" online... I'm sorry I disagree strongly. To all the people saying "BS!" right now, my answer is dynamics. Then there will be some who say, "well, you can read betting patterns"... My answer to that is yes, but still ultimately dynamics.
Betting patterns, bet timing, aggression, passiveness, chip stacks, blind size etc... these are all things that come together in a beautiful harmony to help you figure out the dynamics of your game.
Poker is always about the BIG PICTURE. Every time you switch tables, you are being presented a different piece of your "BIG PICTURE", and it's up to create a finished picture or "strategy". Usually an easy way to get an idea that your picture isn't quite in focus is when you find yourself saying "wtf just happened", "why am I in this hand", "I'm not gettin cards", etc... You are trying to figure out what the picture is!!!!! This means, CHANGE GEARS!
Changing gears might as well be Dr. Dynamics number 1 patient. The Table Dynamics is what will decide the gear of your game. If you aren't paying attention to the dynamics of your table, and adjusting gears accordingly you won't be successsfull... it's just the way it is.
I won't get into any specific examples, because seriously... I could talk about it for days...
Life is quite the same to these examples and can be applied to anything. (I can relate about any poker
concept to real life... try me! haha)
LIFE IS ABOUT THE BIG PICTURE TOO!! Life continues to change, and we need to change gears occasionally too to "stay on top" or in my eyes what is "living a better quality of life". You might be surprised what you'd find...
GoodLuck all!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Another way to stay on top of your Poker Game.
To be the best you can be at this CRAZY GAME OF POKER there are things you can do that you won't necessarily read in any of the well known poker books. I'm going to let you in on this little secret that can help you stay on top, or get you closer to it.
STRETCHING AND EXERCISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Who cares Drew?)
Well if you are like me and constantly look for ways to stay on top of your game, then you'll see that stretching/exercising releases Endorphins or "feel good chemicals" into your body.
What are Endorphins?
Exercise decreases the stress hormones such as cortisol and increases endorphins. Endorphins are the body’s natural feel good chemicals, and when they are released through exercise, your mood is boosted naturally. As well endorphins, exercise also releases adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine. These chemicals work together to make you feel good. (Keeps your mind clear, happy, and helps you to make better more calculatd decesions vs emotional)
Types of Exercise to Release Endorphins
The best type of exercise for improving your mood is cardiovascular exercises and aerobics. This is because vigorous exercise helps to release the chemicals necessary for the mood-raising high. Yoga is also great as it reduces tension and stress while improving the mood. It focuses on stretching, breathing, and motion that release negative emotions in the body.
How long do you need to Exercise to Feel the Benefit?
Even if you only exercise for a short period of time, your mood will be improved. Just ten minutes of moderate exercise is enough to improve your mood, your vigour and also decrease fatigue. However, to obtain all the benefits from exercise, not just the mood improving aspects, you should do at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day.
-http://www.naturaltherapypages.com
Good Luck at the tables, and don't forget to keep your mind sharp everyday!
STRETCHING AND EXERCISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Who cares Drew?)
Well if you are like me and constantly look for ways to stay on top of your game, then you'll see that stretching/exercising releases Endorphins or "feel good chemicals" into your body.
What are Endorphins?
Exercise decreases the stress hormones such as cortisol and increases endorphins. Endorphins are the body’s natural feel good chemicals, and when they are released through exercise, your mood is boosted naturally. As well endorphins, exercise also releases adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine. These chemicals work together to make you feel good. (Keeps your mind clear, happy, and helps you to make better more calculatd decesions vs emotional)
Types of Exercise to Release Endorphins
The best type of exercise for improving your mood is cardiovascular exercises and aerobics. This is because vigorous exercise helps to release the chemicals necessary for the mood-raising high. Yoga is also great as it reduces tension and stress while improving the mood. It focuses on stretching, breathing, and motion that release negative emotions in the body.
How long do you need to Exercise to Feel the Benefit?
Even if you only exercise for a short period of time, your mood will be improved. Just ten minutes of moderate exercise is enough to improve your mood, your vigour and also decrease fatigue. However, to obtain all the benefits from exercise, not just the mood improving aspects, you should do at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day.
-http://www.naturaltherapypages.com
Good Luck at the tables, and don't forget to keep your mind sharp everyday!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Drought is over! Big Shippin!
It's been about 3 months since I've had a big ship, so I just had to blog about it.
Haven't played the $80R on merge for over 3 months, but decided to play it the last 2 nights...
Yesterday got 3rd ($1250), and tonight got <strong>1st</strong> ($3200)!!!
Why Haven't I been playing this??? Haha. Well I hope this good run continues...
GoodLuck all!!
Haven't played the $80R on merge for over 3 months, but decided to play it the last 2 nights...
Yesterday got 3rd ($1250), and tonight got <strong>1st</strong> ($3200)!!!
Why Haven't I been playing this??? Haha. Well I hope this good run continues...
GoodLuck all!!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Variance Sucks...
"Online poker is rigged", "Noone runs as bad as I do", "This would never happen in real life", "Great, another setup by merge", etc etc...
If you've found yourself saying one of these statements or one similar I've got news for you... YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All of these statements can be sum'd up in 1 word.............
V A R I A N C E V A R I A N C E V A R I A N C E V A R I A N C E.
Ok, now that you get my point. I'd like to add on to this.
If you are one of those folks who is still talking to yourself, still. STOP. Everyone who plays poker, and is successful on a regular basis has had a bad streak of cards. Just because your AK lost to Ax,Kx,etc doesn't mean anything other than variance. Suck it up and move on to the next one. There is no hand you can possibly hold that guarantees a 100% win ratio preflop.
So, are you really helping yourself by complaining all the time about it? Are you setting yourself up for future success by dwelling on a "bad beat"? Are you four betting someone for the hell of it, trying to make something happen when you know you should be folding?
Stay focused on your goals, Stay focused on your game, and don't focus on "bad beats", bad runs, bad cards... patience will be the key to getting past tough times. I hope you have the will power to allow yourself to see the better times come back around.
DON'T LET THE POKER DEMONS GET THE BEST OF YOU!!!!
Goodluck all! Hope this helps!
-DrewSki
If you've found yourself saying one of these statements or one similar I've got news for you... YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All of these statements can be sum'd up in 1 word.............
V A R I A N C E V A R I A N C E V A R I A N C E V A R I A N C E.
Ok, now that you get my point. I'd like to add on to this.
If you are one of those folks who is still talking to yourself, still. STOP. Everyone who plays poker, and is successful on a regular basis has had a bad streak of cards. Just because your AK lost to Ax,Kx,etc doesn't mean anything other than variance. Suck it up and move on to the next one. There is no hand you can possibly hold that guarantees a 100% win ratio preflop.
So, are you really helping yourself by complaining all the time about it? Are you setting yourself up for future success by dwelling on a "bad beat"? Are you four betting someone for the hell of it, trying to make something happen when you know you should be folding?
Stay focused on your goals, Stay focused on your game, and don't focus on "bad beats", bad runs, bad cards... patience will be the key to getting past tough times. I hope you have the will power to allow yourself to see the better times come back around.
DON'T LET THE POKER DEMONS GET THE BEST OF YOU!!!!
Goodluck all! Hope this helps!
-DrewSki
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