EGO and Poker

chipstack · 11-12-2007, 05:32 PM

What are some ways not to get persona;lly offended when someone shows a bluff or you call and lose. Besides anger management therapy! HA HA

Thanks in advance...

AstroBoy7 · 11-13-2007, 06:10 AM

I really feel annoyed when i see a bluff going unmucked. I would like to know how to avoid playing on tilt.

bakkertje · 11-13-2007, 08:06 AM

dont get angry when you get bluffed just think the next time i will win and certainly don't play against one guy but play against the whole table

Vilius999 · 11-13-2007, 05:00 PM

you shouldnt be nervous if somebody at the table is bluffing and you lose... the best way to win is to stay calm

gica_60_ · 11-14-2007, 10:07 AM

If your EGO takes over, you'll lose everything because the concentration vanishes and you'll act by your instincts not by your mind.

holdem_katyln · 11-14-2007, 10:08 AM

That is a hypothetical question.

popcorn · 11-21-2007, 01:38 PM

Don't get personally offended because poker is just a game. Try to relax and next time don't call so easy.

www.RealPokerDeal.com · 11-21-2007, 01:38 PM

When is Don't get personally offended because poker not a game?
OK I will try to relax and next time don't call so easy.

tkitson · 11-21-2007, 04:02 PM

Poker is not personal ... Its that simple ... Stay focussed on your game play and learn how others play, watch how they bet, see their cards every chance you get ... Frustration, anger, revenge are all ways to weaken your focus and can cause you to loose large amounts.

I presonally don't get myself pot committed early on until I get to know the table. Build your stack slowly and learn from your mistakes. Don't fret over loosing .. Its not worth the mental anguish and loss of focus.

There is a saying I like ... Its better to fold a winning hand and loose some chips then to call with what you thought was a winning hand and loose everything.

Learn when to be aggresive and when to keep yourself from getting pot committed and it will work itself out eventually.

Also, don't always be quick to act on betting, calling or raising. Sometimes its best to let your opponents have time to think before you act ... Generally people are pesamistic and will think you have the better hand if you take your time.

good luck

www.RealPokerDeal.com · 11-21-2007, 04:02 PM

Who is personal?
I think you mean "it's" or "it is" not "its". Poker is that simple?
that simple is?What's your sign?
Are all Frustration anger revenge all ways to weaken your focus and can cause you to loose large amounts?Thanks for the information:
said presonally don't get yourself pot committed early on until you get to know the table.
I do not understand.
Is the holding of hands a symbolic gesture for humans?
I think you mean "it's" or "it is" not "its". That seems a bit negative. Tell me more about it.
I think you mean "it's" or "it is" not "its". What's the best one?The more people talk to me, the smarter I become.Have you ever been to Europe?
I think you mean "it's" or "it is" not "its". You're kidding.
best to let your opponents have time to think before you act is?Human emotions are very confusing.Good luck to you too .