Now, I don\u2019t define a bad session purely in terms of results. Instead it is one in which I\u2019ve broken discipline with respect to session length, game selection or focus. I developed a Warm-up and Cool-down routine and followed it somewhat regularly. I\u2019ll give you an example of how this has benefited me.<\/p>\n
The first few months of grinding (that’s our term for playing poker as a job) were difficult. The most common fallacy among poker players, especially amateurs, is that they believe themselves to be much better than they actually are. What I would suggest to you is to find your own truth, whatever it may be. If it is to grind 16 hours a day for a cash games leaderboard, then go for it. If it is to be able to have a regular source of income while working a day job but still be able to play some tournaments on the side, then so be it. I never got into poker thinking that I want to be the best poker player in the world.<\/p>\n
I take a break for dinner and then end the session around midnight. An hour or two of winding down follows and I call it a day. Fame and Glory – The way you have trophies in other sports, we have Bracelets for esteemed Poker Tournament winners. And it is a matter of great pride to win a bracelet.<\/p>\n