Common Mistakes Poker Players Make – Part 2
I am a multi-tasker at heart. I love to have Call of Duty on, with my laptop in front of me and MSN open, while listening to some music. And in that situation, there are no problems, COD is a game that requires a little concentration, but if i die, i will just respawn.
Poker is the exact opposeite of that situation. Online poker has given the ability to play anywhere, any time, and with that ability comes a lot of distractions. If you’re not focused entirely on your game, you will likely miss something, and that could lead to your entire stack being literally given away. Play in an environment that enables comfort and no interruption, and make sure people are aware of what you’re doing! (we’ve all seen those commercials where the guy misses dinner with his friends, and they’re all like “he’s the one missing out!” – Ridiculous!)
If you’re of the mind to play a big MTT, make sure that you have enought time to get through it. Nothing is more frustrating than putting your time in, grinding your way to the top of a field of thousands, and with MTT’s lately, it could be 4-6 hours! Just when you’re about to cash you find that you have to go pick your kids/wife/girlfriend up from somewhere. Don’t sell yourself short when signing up for these, and make sure you can complete the tourney on your terms, and not some other commitment.
I’m not saying don’t listen to music, or don’t have some background music on. But what i am saying is don’t cripple yourself before you’ve even sat at the table.
