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'Bohemian' is ITH's resident expert on Omaha, whether it is Pot-Limit, Hi-Lo, or otherwise. He began playing poker years ago but had his interest reinvigorated with the triumph of Chris Moneymaker in the 2003 World Series of Poker. You can find Bohemian's numerous posts in our poker forum under the name Bohemian. |
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His friends thought that he lost his marbles. He took his savings and went to an auto show. When he came back, he jacked up his new shiny baby and started taking it apart. When he was done, he put it back together, and started over again. His neighbors did not understand. Then again, neither did they start a multi-billion dollar corporation. The man’s name was Walter Chrysler. There are many lessons in this story for aspiring poker players. One becomes successful by studying success (not criticizing it as many who are unsuccessful have the habit of), and then imitating it. In this article, we will look at three practices that invite success, whether it is in poker or in life. #1: Take It Apart You cannot learn much about anything, unless you are ready and willing to “take it apart”, whatever “it” may be. Whether your game is hold’em, omaha, or stud, whether you play limit, pot-limit, or no limit, chances are you cannot become an expert without an intimate familiarity with the inner working of the game. Chrysler would never become a great automobile pioneer without detailed knowledge of the existing automobiles. But how can one take poker “apart”? First of all, start where you are. It really does not matter if your limit is $3/$6 or $30/$60. How much do you exactly know about the game you play? For example: what is the minimal hand that wins at least 50% of pots heads-up in your game? What is the minimal hand that wins more than its fair share in a three way pot (i.e. hand that wins more than 33%)? In which spots are the marginal hands profitable? What are some of the statistical facts that weaker players either do not know or do not understand? What are the worst plays one can make? Don’t be afraid to ask yourself some unconventional questions. Remember if you know more than your competition and understand how to apply it, you have an edge. #2: Go “All Out” Reading the stories of great success, one is usually struck by the degree of commitment displayed. Hugely successful people go all out, regardless of what others think. Chrysler was not particularly concerned with the good opinion of others and their approval. John Romero was told by his father as a child: “You’ll never make any money making games”. John went all-out in attempting to make money at it and co-founded ID-software, the most influential computer game company of all time. This story is particularly helpful to those of us who do not receive family support with respect to playing poker. You cannot be successful if you do not believe in what you do. You should consider yourself fortunate if your family and friends are supportive of your decisions. However, if they are not, you need to find ways that re-affirm and strengthen your commitment. A part of this is clearly defining what you hope to achieve. Many players simply drift from game to game, from cash games to tournaments and back, without any kind of well-defined focus. Know what you want and give it your all. #3: Love What You Do What kind of maniac goes to play online poker while he is on a break during the World Series intermission? Scott Fishman. Loving what you do makes a huge difference. Scott is a prototype of those who love what they do and do what they love. It comes as no surprise that he became, at the age of 23, the youngest player to win two World Series gold bracelets. It is highly doubtful that he could achieve this feat without absolutely loving the game. Imagine Scott (or any other highly successful pro) sighing or feeling uninterested as he sits down to play poker. It is hard to see how one can give a peak performance when there is no inner excitement about the work being done. Chrysler’s automotive work was not a drag to him. It was an exciting adventure in discovery and exploration! Experiencing negativity at the table is a major detriment to your performance any way you look at it. This third point is intimately linked with the other two: if you love what you do, you will “take it apart” and “go all out”. Fortunately many players are not motivated by the love of the game but rather by desire for profit. While there is nothing wrong with expecting to be paid for your effort, considering money as an end in itself guarantees a joyless “dry” experience that usually leads to a burn-out and excessive feelings of tiredness. Playing simply because you love to play enhances your ability to pull through the rough spots. Conclusion The above three characteristics are universally found in high achievers in any field. If your game sags, chances are that you have a weakness in at least one of these. Finding ways to maintain these practices is a sure recipe for success. For more discussion about this article, or if you have questions for the author, please visit the ITH Forums. |
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