Ashton Griffin (theASHMAN103) In The Cage 12/10/10

[coachgp]

Originally Posted by coachgp

Do you think it's better to learn how to get from 1k NLHE to higher stakes games assuming ur beating 1k at a good clip or pick up some midstakes PLO and try to get to beating the 5k+ games?

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How much would you have to win (or lose) to walk away from the game of poker for life?

[theashman103]

ok!

[theashman103]

Originally Posted by reverie

What street do people play the worst in PLO? You mentioned the importance of protection earlier so maybe its the turn and not betting enough when Villain has a piece of the equity pie. Or maybe its not bluffing enough rivers when a big chunk of our range got there?

Also, If you don't really care about money anymore, what's stopping you from quitting and using that same drive/determination to do some amazing things with your life? Have you ever considered hiring a specialist to help you work out your goals and better deal with the highs and lows you feel sometimes?

I'd say people don't lead into 3bettors enough. It's like ok he pushes his 4-10% equity edge pf, but that doesn't really mean he fires every board. There is a lot of math behind deciding to lead or check when OOP in 3bet pots, but I see a lot of good players checking marginal spots IP and too many players letting it happen when there most likely hand range is weak.

To nswer your second question, it doesn't happen overnight. I feel like wrestling is accomplishing amazing feats. It's that hard imo. TBH, my paths are endless and many. I don't feel the lows like I used to, nor the highs. This question is the top of the hierarchy of needs(maslow?) and it is the main focus of everything I do on a daily basis. It's the deciding factor on whether or not I want to go ot on a given night or the effort I put into training or money decisions etc.

[theashman103]

Originally Posted by Smertin

what was your key to success in becoming a great hand reader?

you mentioned timing tells. could u write a little bit more about it or is it very player dependent?

how did you improve your mindset/discipline? do you know it when you have a great mindset for months and once in a sudden you develop a fishy mindset and therefore have to get back developing a good one?

have a great time!

Player dependent, use history better than he does. Use notes. Snap calls early streets = marginal type hand. Uses time button OOP with hands he's deciding to bet for thin value or not. If improve means having the highest winrate as possible, I'd say just learning to always play your A-game and being strict with yourself, but have some swagger/arrogance. Example: God that Harrington guy annoys me sooo much, but he's playing too good right now. sit out next big blind and go run. Once you get back you are ready. Unstoppable. Think to do the things that no one else would in your spot because you are better and you are a winner. Finding the spots where you tilt and quit accordingly when no one else would should make you proud and such. The battle between skills of good and bad players is just knowing whether or not they have an edge and a lot of that comes down to how honest you are with yourself while playing your c-game. Being in control and knowledgable about these things is the ultimate end destination.