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Re: Running like Jesus challenge

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  • edited February 2012
    upswings r always followed by downswings

    natural order of things )
  • edited February 2012
    yea think i was trying to play way too much and expected to work through the downswing didnt think it would last all day and all night and if i played through it i might get back up. So far i have made a profit and bumped it up each day, dont like leaving the tables on a neg br was the problem. Im not playing any today and gonna chill with the missis and play some skyrim. I know i can grind it back up and it should only take me a couple of days as long as i dont have a day like yesterday.

    I did break a few rules out of frustrastion for example, i played in a 1.10 open frenzy and spent 6.60, i got a place in the open last night but to be honest i shouldnt be playing games like that as thats way over my 2.5%

    2nd mistake was to buy in for the £4 max twice on a cash table on 2 tables which was a loss of £16 again way over what i should be buying in for even though i know with cash tables it will cos more to make more sometimes.

    The sit n goes i really am annoyed at though as this is where most of the bad beats happened i was playing from the 1.10 - 3.30 level and couldnt win a thing. Also it ruined my W/L stats on the 2.20 mainly and where i had more wiins than losses on the 1.10 level i dropped back down to it and lost 5 or 6 in a row.

    1.10 1st 19 2nd 17 lost 26

    2.20 1st 3 2nd 1 lost 10

    3.30 1st 0 2nd 2 lost 6

    DYM
    30p W 6 L 555p HU W 7 L21.10 w0 L22.20 W2 L13.30 w7 L35.50 W2 L1
    Thing is even though this happened and its uber frustrating i did expect it at some point maybe not as bad as i was expieriencing but to happen non the less. And the only way to get through it is to take a break for at least a day get poker out of my mind completly. I have reviewed my hands getting my self back in check and will continue with the challenge tomorrow and not make those same mistakes i did yesterday again. Its all about the getting your mind right and yesterday mine wasnt as i got to the point where i expected to lose to a bad beat and did but i still carried on playing and should of stopped.

    Anyways tis just a speed bump in the road to holy glory and after ive gotten over it im gonna speed up the road at 100 miles an hour 0:)
  • edited February 2012
    If yesterday feels bad just wait until you get your first downswing that lasts several weeks. It will happen and it'll be a big test of your will power and ability to stick to prudent BRM. My balance peaked nearly 3 weeks ago, I've been running badly ever since and unable to win it back.
  • edited February 2012
    In Response to Re: Reflecting back like Jesus challenge :) now £57.60:
    If yesterday feels bad just wait until you get your first downswing that lasts several weeks. It will happen and it'll be a big test of your will power and ability to stick to prudent BRM. My balance peaked nearly 3 weeks ago, I've been running badly ever since and unable to win it back.
    Posted by GaryQQQ
    Just dont try to win it back, poor work-ethics imo.

    Dont be negative and except a major downswings, take it as part of the ride. Important though to have precautions in place to deal with these inevitable mishaps.

    Gl to you both on you'r challenges
  • edited February 2012
    In Response to Re: Reflecting back like Jesus challenge :) now £57.60:
    If yesterday feels bad just wait until you get your first downswing that lasts several weeks. It will happen and it'll be a big test of your will power and ability to stick to prudent BRM. My balance peaked nearly 3 weeks ago, I've been running badly ever since and unable to win it back.
    Posted by GaryQQQ
    yea been there many of times gary and know that it can last a long time i had it for about a year on here lol. But im appraching this differently to the past and as you know its not costing me a penny out of my pocket so if if it does last more than a day! so be it! not gonna think in that way whats the point. All i can do is play my best and hope the cards and my poker skill hold up and i make a profit.
  • edited February 2012
    In Response to Re: Reflecting back like Jesus challenge :) now £57.60:
    In Response to Re: Reflecting back like Jesus challenge :) now £57.60 : Just dont try to win it back, poor work-ethics imo. Dont be negative and except a major downswings, take it as part of the ride. Important though to have precautions in place to deal with these inevitable mishaps. Gl to you both on you'r challenges
    Posted by WHOAMI196
    totaly agree its part of poker it the horrible side but a part of it none the less and if you have been playing as long as i have it still hurts but you learn to live with it and get on with job at hand. Ive still got a lot to learn in the br disciplin but im getting there. Think positive and positive things will happen, when bad things happen pick your self back up, brush your self off and get on with it. The next time i play i expect to win and get back up to the 100 mark by the end of my month which is still my goal.
  • edited February 2012
    In Response to Re: Reflecting back like Jesus challenge :) now £57.60:
    In Response to Re: Reflecting back like Jesus challenge :) now £57.60 : totaly agree its part of poker it the horrible side but a part of it none the less and if you have been playing as long as i have it still hurts but you learn to live with it and get on with job at hand. Ive still got a lot to learn in the br disciplin but im getting there. Drink positive and positive things will happen, when bad things happen pick your self back up, brush your self off and get on with it. The next time i play i expect to win and get back up to the 100 mark by the end of my month which is still my goal.
    Posted by Dazler

    FYP
  • edited February 2012
    In Response to Re: Reflecting back like Jesus challenge :) now £57.60:
    In Response to Re: Reflecting back like Jesus challenge :) now £57.60 : totaly agree its part of poker it the horrible side but a part of it none the less and if you have been playing as long as i have it still hurts but you learn to live with it and get on with job at hand. Ive still got a lot to learn in the br disciplin but im getting there. Think positive and positive things will happen, when bad things happen pick your self back up, brush your self off and get on with it. The next time i play i expect to win and get back up to the 100 mark by the end of my month which is still my goal.
    Posted by Dazler
    I think that is an achievable target, hope you smash it m8. Patience i think is key. Il be reading regularly GL Dazler.
  • edited February 2012
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    In Response to Re: Reflecting back like Jesus challenge :) now £57.60 : FYP
    Posted by 67Bhoys
    THINKING ABOUT DRINK MAKES ME TICKLED PINK BRING ON THE GIRLZ :)
  • edited February 2012
    Had quite a good day today after taking a break yesterday and back up a bit more. Im only a few points off getting the 500 CFP so that extra 5 quid will be a nice little bonus to my target of 100 by the end of the month. And by month i dont mean the 30th as my month started a bit late so im still on track :) I took a few little risks and played a couple of dym's to bump me up. And im keeping a back up plan when i do take small risks.

    On an even bigger challenge one which i think is even harder than this is myself and my partner have stopped smoking. Its been 2 days now so quite proud of my self for going that long considering i smoke 20 a day or more. My other half has made it uber difficult and i thought i would be the one with the week will power but she has a couple of times said about buying a pack but i have stayed the strongest. Insteadve been scoffing a ton of chocolate eclairs, sour tube sweets, bubblegum, lollypops and tons of other sweeties so may get really rotten teeth in the process. Not only does it cost money but my sisters fiance has been told he has terminal cancer at 41 and has really made me think about health issues related to smoking and im 37 so gotta do it rather than just keep saying i will. I hope i stay the coarse on this as i have failed many times before. Anyways i have my poker to keep me occupied and stop me thinking about it even though while writing this i could do with one lol.
  • edited February 2012
    Good luck with this.  I stopped smoking on the 1st of January but I needed help, willpower was not enough for me.  I'm chewing the gum and it seems to be working.  Keep it up
  • edited February 2012
    WOW DAZ, GIVING UP SMOKING IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE, BUT TRUST ME DON`T LET AGGRO OF GIVING UP SPILL OVER TO POKER, AS I`VE GIVEN UP BUT TRIED-ISH NOT TOO SPILL TO GAME. IT IS POSSIBLE TO KEEP CALM-ISH, GL
  • edited February 2012
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    WOW DAZ, GIVING UP SMOKING IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE, BUT TRUST ME DON`T LET AGGRO OF GIVING UP SPILL OVER TO POKER, AS I`VE GIVEN UP BUT TRIED-ISH NOT TOO SPILL TO GAME. IT IS POSSIBLE TO KEEP CALM-ISH, GL
    Posted by spornybol
    GGGGRRRRRRRR SPORNY WHAT YOU SAYIN, HEY COME ON OUT WITH IT YOUR SAYING I SHOULDNT PLAY POKER WHILE QUITING SMOKING COS I MIGHT GET ANGRY IS THAT WHAT YOUR SAYIN HEY IS IT! IS IT! ;)
  • edited February 2012
    In Response to Re: Running like Jesus challenge :) now £86.95:
    Good luck with this.  I stopped smoking on the 1st of January but I needed help, willpower was not enough for me.  I'm chewing the gum and it seems to be working.  Keep it up
    Posted by Dagnamit
    TY Dagnamit i did try the gum last time i tried to quit i got on ok with it, im pretty much doing it with nothing i have patches and a spray but the patches give me bad nightmares and the spray just burns the back of my throat like mustard gas. Any tips that helped you upto this point would be helpfull :)
  • edited February 2012
    In Response to Re: Running like Jesus challenge :) now £86.95:
    In Response to Re: Running like Jesus challenge :) now £86.95 : GGGGRRRRRRRR SPORNY WHAT YOU SAYIN, HEY COME ON OUT WITH IT YOUR SAYING I SHOULDNT PLAY POKER WHILE QUITING SMOKING COS I MIGHT GET ANGRY IS THAT WHAT YOUR SAYIN HEY IS IT! IS IT! ;)
    Posted by Dazler


    TOO DAMN RITE !
  • edited February 2012
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    In Response to Re: Running like Jesus challenge :) now £86.95 : TY Dagnamit i did try the gum last time i tried to quit i got on ok with it, im pretty much doing it with nothing i have patches and a spray but the patches give me bad nightmares and the spray just burns the back of my throat like mustard gas. Any tips that helped you upto this point would be helpfull :)
    Posted by Dazler

    I also tried the patches before , and like you they gave me weird dreams.  The support of work colleagues and family has been greatly appreciated.  It helps when they don't rub it in your face.  Just staying strong and finding something to do when the urge gets too much.  Poker does help. 
  • edited February 2012
    LINK BELOW, STILL NOT HAD ONE BUT STILL WANT IT. GRRRR


    time to give up but not stop (ish)??
  • edited February 2012
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    LINK BELOW, STILL NOT HAD ONE BUT STILL WANT IT. GRRRR time to give up but not stop (ish)??
    Posted by spornybol

    Well done.  Does that mean you'll be going to the SPT in Glasgow seeing how its paid for now.  That's what I'll be doing with the money i've saved.  Keep it up
  • edited February 2012
    In Response to Re: Running like Jesus challenge :) now £86.95:
    In Response to Re: Running like Jesus challenge :) now £86.95 : Well done.  Does that mean you'll be going to the SPT in Glasgow seeing how its paid for now.  That's what I'll be doing with the money i've saved.  Keep it up
    Posted by Dagnamit
    NOT WHEN BRIGHTON IS NEXT DOOR, I`M IN EASTBOURNE, UNFORTUNATLY BUSY BRIGHTON WEEKEND ( WIFE WOULD KILL ME ), SAY NO MORE.

    EDIT: I`D RATHER HAVE NUTS ON TABLE AND KEEP MINE WHERE THEY ARE.
  • edited February 2012
    In Response to Re: Running like Jesus challenge :) now £86.95:
    In Response to Re: Running like Jesus challenge :) now £86.95 : NOT WHEN BRIGHTON IS NEXT DOOR, I`M IN EASTBOURNE, UNFORTUNATLY BUSY BRIGHTON WEEKEND ( WIFE WOULD KILL ME ), SAY NO MORE. EDIT: I`D RATHER HAVE NUTS ON TABLE AND KEEP MINE WHERE TRY ARE.
    Posted by spornybol

    Guid yin.  I like a man who knows his place.  Keep up the good work
  • edited February 2012
    im upto 478 CFP but noticed its changed on how they do it now. As i was already involved in cash for points i pressumed i would be automaticaly entered as per usual. But i put in the code: POINTS and it said code  accepted. So if i hadnt of put this code in does that mean i wouldnt of got my bonus?
  • edited February 2012
    In Response to Re: Running like Jesus challenge :) now £86.95:
    Had quite a good day today after taking a break yesterday and back up a bit more. Im only a few points off getting the 500 CFP so that extra 5 quid will be a nice little bonus to my target of 100 by the end of the month. And by month i dont mean the 30th as my month started a bit late so im still on track :) I took a few little risks and played a couple of dym's to bump me up. And im keeping a back up plan when i do take small risks. On an even bigger challenge one which i think is even harder than this is myself and my partner have stopped smoking. Its been 2 days now so quite proud of my self for going that long considering i smoke 20 a day or more. My other half has made it uber difficult and i thought i would be the one with the week will power but she has a couple of times said about buying a pack but i have stayed the strongest. Insteadve been scoffing a ton of chocolate eclairs, sour tube sweets, bubblegum, lollypops and tons of other sweeties so may get really rotten teeth in the process. Not only does it cost money but my sisters fiance has been told he has terminal cancer at 41 and has really made me think about health issues related to smoking and im 37 so gotta do it rather than just keep saying i will. I hope i stay the coarse on this as i have failed many times before. Anyways i have my poker to keep me occupied and stop me thinking about it even though while writing this i could do with one lol.

      Good luck with the non smoking m8. It is a bit like building a bankroll , dead easy ive done it loadsa times.
    Posted by Dazler
  • edited February 2012
    In Response to Re: Running like Jesus challenge :) now £95.95:
    im upto 478 CFP but noticed its changed on how they do it now. As i was already involved in cash for points i pressumed i would be automaticaly entered as per usual. But i put in the code: POINTS and it said code  accepted. So if i hadnt of put this code in does that mean i wouldnt of got my bonus?
    Posted by Dazler
    i think im correct in saying this. you will get your c4p as normal once you get to 500 points so you will get £4 min but i dont think you qualify for the play the nation bonus £5 you need to earn the 500 points after you enter the code.
  • edited February 2012
    In Response to Re: Running like Jesus challenge :) now £95.95:
    In Response to Re: Running like Jesus challenge :) now £95.95 : i think im correct in saying this. you will get your c4p as normal once you get to 500 points so you will get £4 min but i dont think you qualify for the play the nation bonus £5 you need to earn the 500 points after you enter the code.
    Posted by TINTIN
    ive always been signed up to the normal cash for points and entered the code for play the nation when i started this month so should qualify for it. I just found it odd that it let me enter the code POINTS when i thought i was in it already and have been since it started years ago.
  • edited February 2012
    Thought id take another little risk and it payed off reached the over 100 mark and made over 500 points for the month and still time to go :) These hands certainly helped at the end of the night.

    PlayerActionCardsAmountPotBalance
    elmakem Small blind  £0.05 £0.05 £5.61
    chazz707 Big blind  £0.10 £0.15 £12.14
     Your hole cards
    • 4
    • 5
       
    Dazler Raise  £0.20 £0.35 £16.02
    Hibee117 Fold     
    CharlieWin Raise  £0.30 £0.65 £15.58
    elmakem Fold     
    chazz707 Call  £0.20 £0.85 £11.94
    Dazler Raise  £0.30 £1.15 £15.72
    CharlieWin Call  £0.20 £1.35 £15.38
    chazz707 Call  £0.20 £1.55 £11.74
    Flop
      
    • 2
    • 6
    • 3
       
    chazz707 Check     
    Dazler Bet  £0.78 £2.33 £14.94
    CharlieWin Raise  £3.89 £6.22 £11.49
    chazz707 Fold     
    Dazler All-in  £14.94 £21.16 £0.00
    CharlieWin All-in  £11.49 £32.65 £0.00
    Dazler Unmatched bet  £0.34 £32.31 £0.34
    Dazler Show
    • 4
    • 5
       
    CharlieWin Show
    • 6
    • Q
       
    Turn
      
    • 4
       
    River
      
    • 7
       
    Dazler Win Straight to the 7 £30.91


    PlayerActionCardsAmountPotBalance
    stewungar Small blind  £0.05 £0.05 £20.86
    Hibee117 Big blind  £0.10 £0.15 £20.53
     Your hole cards
    • 10
    • 9
       
    elmakem Call  £0.10 £0.25 £4.91
    chazz707 Fold     
    Dazler Raise  £0.20 £0.45 £30.90
    stewungar Fold     
    Hibee117 Call  £0.10 £0.55 £20.43
    elmakem Call  £0.10 £0.65 £4.81
    Flop
      
    • 6
    • 7
    • K
       
    Hibee117 Check     
    elmakem Check     
    Dazler Bet  £0.33 £0.98 £30.57
    Hibee117 Fold     
    elmakem Call  £0.33 £1.31 £4.48
    Turn
      
    • 8
       
    elmakem Check     
    Dazler Bet  £0.66 £1.97 £29.91
    elmakem Call  £0.66 £2.63 £3.82
    River
      
    • Q
       
    elmakem All-in  £3.82 £6.45 £0.00
    Dazler Call  £3.82 £10.27 £26.09
    elmakem Show
    • K
    • 9
       
    Dazler Show
    • 10
    • 9
       
    Dazler Win Straight to the 10 £9.49
  • edited February 2012
    oops st8 after lol. Should have folded but was hopin he had st8 and was semi bluffin should of known better and folded here but felt pot commited iin the end, bad call by me.
    PlayerActionCardsAmountPotBalance
    Hibee117 Small blind  £0.05 £0.05 £20.19
    millz1987 Big blind  £0.10 £0.15 £4.70
     Your hole cards
    • 10
    • 8
       
    KILOWILA Raise  £0.30 £0.45 £9.60
    chazz707 Fold     
    Dazler Call  £0.30 £0.75 £39.53
    stewungar Call  £0.30 £1.05 £14.80
    Hibee117 Call  £0.25 £1.30 £19.94
    millz1987 Call  £0.20 £1.50 £4.50
    Flop
      
    • Q
    • 3
    • 6
       
    Hibee117 Bet  £0.30 £1.80 £19.64
    millz1987 Fold     
    KILOWILA Call  £0.30 £2.10 £9.30
    Dazler Raise  £0.60 £2.70 £38.93
    stewungar Call  £0.60 £3.30 £14.20
    Hibee117 Call  £0.30 £3.60 £19.34
    KILOWILA Call  £0.30 £3.90 £9.00
    Turn
      
    • J
       
    Hibee117 Check     
    KILOWILA Check     
    Dazler Bet  £1.95 £5.85 £36.98
    stewungar Call  £1.95 £7.80 £12.25
    Hibee117 Call  £1.95 £9.75 £17.39
    KILOWILA Fold     
    River
      
    • K
       
    Hibee117 Check     
    Dazler Bet  £2.88 £12.63 £34.10
    stewungar Call  £2.88 £15.51 £9.37
    Hibee117 All-in  £17.39 £32.90 £0.00
    Dazler Call  £14.51 £47.41 £19.59
    stewungar Fold     
    Hibee117 Show
    • A
    • 6
       
    Dazler Show
    • 10
    • 8
       
    Hibee117 Win Flush to the Ace £46.01  £46.01
  • edited February 2012

    got this one on the river in the end so closing balance for day 16 is £102.76 and 517 CFP TARGET MET, AND NOT 1 CIGERETTE OR ANGRY OUTBURST so good day allround :)

    PlayerActionCardsAmountPotBalance
    stewungar Small blind  £0.05 £0.05 £14.08
    Hibee117 Big blind  £0.10 £0.15 £37.58
     Your hole cards
    • A
    • 10
       
    goof875 Call  £0.10 £0.25 £10.61
    KILOWILA Call  £0.10 £0.35 £15.19
    balazar Fold     
    Dazler Raise  £0.30 £0.65 £19.30
    stewungar Call  £0.25 £0.90 £13.83
    Hibee117 Call  £0.20 £1.10 £37.38
    goof875 Call  £0.20 £1.30 £10.41
    KILOWILA Call  £0.20 £1.50 £14.99
    Flop
      
    • K
    • 10
    • J
       
    stewungar Check     
    Hibee117 Check     
    goof875 Check     
    KILOWILA Check     
    Dazler Bet  £0.75 £2.25 £18.55
    stewungar Call  £0.75 £3.00 £13.08
    Hibee117 Call  £0.75 £3.75 £36.63
    goof875 Call  £0.75 £4.50 £9.66
    KILOWILA Fold     
    Turn
      
    • 5
       
    stewungar Check     
    Hibee117 Check     
    goof875 Check     
    Dazler Bet  £2.25 £6.75 £16.30
    stewungar Raise  £5.10 £11.85 £7.98
    Hibee117 Fold     
    goof875 Fold     
    Dazler Call  £2.85 £14.70 £13.45
    River
      
    • Q
       
    stewungar Check     
    Dazler All-in  £13.45 £28.15 £0.00
    stewungar All-in  £7.98 £36.13 £0.00
    Dazler Unmatched bet  £5.47 £30.66 £5.47
    stewungar Show
    • J
    • K
       
    Dazler Show
    • A
    • 10
       
    Dazler Win Straight to the Ace £29.26  £34.73
  • edited February 2012

    Fe-ck ur back up to a 100 n1, unlucky with 10d 8d hand m8, keep going :)

  • edited February 2012
    played in the DTD tornys tonight got to last 14 of 164 on totk and had this as my exit. I knew he shoved to steal so i made my move on him and to be honest i took a gamble but really cant believe his call here.
    PlayerActionCardsAmountPotBalance
    swordsyboy Small blind  800.00 800.00 18282.01
    Dazler Big blind  1600.00 2400.00 24123.01
     Your hole cards
    • A
    • J
       
    Rumen1gge Fold     
    fire23 Raise  3200.00 5600.00 18771.48
    stokefc Fold     
    swordsyboy Fold     
    Dazler Call  1600.00 7200.00 22523.01
    Flop
      
    • 6
    • Q
    • 10
       
    Dazler Check     
    fire23 Bet  5400.00 12600.00 13371.48
    Dazler All-in  22523.01 35123.01 0.00
    fire23 All-in  13371.48 48494.49 0.00
    Dazler Unmatched bet  3751.53 44742.96 3751.53
    Dazler Show
    • A
    • J
       
    fire23 Show
    • A
    • 6
       
    Turn
      
    • 3
       
    River
      
    • 4
       
    fire23 Win Pair of 6s 44742.96  44742.96
    Dazler 14  £3.28 + 1 League Points
  • edited February 2012
    I'd prefer 3bet shoving pre here mate, stack size perfect for it and also most likely have best hand anyway.
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