Sucked in some more.

I have not posted in a while, but it's not because I've been losing.  I played live again, and again, I really just got lucky.  1/2 again, this time, +90.

 

Online, I've been playing a string of 5+.50 turbos, fishing at FCP, slowly but surely advancing.  I really think that Jason's words of wisdom assist me to become a much better player live and online.

 

I also think that my attitude has improved my play.  I don't think less of someone calling my bets down to show me a 4 card river flush that beats me with a 5 in his hand, no pair.  I don't feel bad when my AA or KK gets cracked by someone holding 92off.  This allows me the ability to play around with other people's emotions, I can raise UTG with 23off, and be the aggressor to the showdown, just to show my raw nekkid bluff to induce action later.

 

I've also learned to play extra aggressively with the nuts to induce calls or portray a bluff to get paid, or to bet aggressively when I do have the best draws.  I still need to understand when to make those critical laydowns, and also get a better understanding of 'training' my opponent.

 

I'm slowly gaining an understanding of the value of betting on the river for not only value and fold equity, but also the value of not having to show my hand.

 

I try to remain conscious of the story that I tell with my manners, my betting, and my image, while keeping in mind what stories other players tell, and how all of that story telling becomes an intricate conversation.

 

Tonight, I plan on being more of a 'listener', trying to focus on the 'conversation' of the game, and try to keep my physical mouth shut more than I have been.  I'll also focus on some possible tells that I may be exhibiting.