I have been playing 25nl on two tables with no HUD, and I am wondering why I ever went back to using a HUD in the first place. It is undeniable that I play better without it. I don't get into as many marginal spots, I don't force things, and am much more concentrated about what is going on at the tables. It is also very clear when my concentration lags and I need to take a break. In the absence of stats, my frustration and tilt are a lot easier too see as I have nothing to justify taking more aggressive or unconventional lines.

Before, I played two tables HUDless, was fairly successful, and started playing 3 to 4 tables with a nominal vpip/pfr HUD so I could make more money, but it seems like I have been using it as a crutch, and I think I may have to commit to a large number of hands HUDless to make the lesson sink in. Idk, maybe 20k? (That is a lot for two tables at a time, although I would think I could move up to 3 after a while). I will have to think about it.

I have been putting off doing some sweats with other micros forum members because I didn't feel much in the mood for it when things were going so bad. It is probably a leak to close yourself off from the very supportive community we have here at Leggo when things are going bad. So I will have to try and set something up with RobbyD, DougieDan, Daimonion, and now Fingerpainter (whose posts I have a lot of respect for, generally). I still prolly need another weekend or so to solidify what I have been doing on my own before I am ready, but I will be hitting them up.

Play well. Do good work. Keep in touch.

PFJ