Quick Tips for Dealing with losses and Tilt issues.

Instructor:

PimpinDonks

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  • 18 min 12 sec
  • Sep 22nd, 2009
  • 3/5 (13 Ratings)
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Video Description

One of the most common things I am asked about is, how I deal with big losses or prolonged lossing streaks. I answer these questions in detail in this video. Another, common question is, "How can avoid going on tilt?" I answer this as well as cover how to profit from other people tilt issues.

Comments

Thanks Pimpindonks for this excellent video. Multi-tabling helps me a lot control my emotions - I play more like a robot, focusing on making the right decisions ; the pace is so fast that I am much less affected by bad beats.

On a different topic, would be great if you could make a video about how to play big pairs (JJ+) post flop in difficult situations (raise from a good player, adverse flop texture, ...). I've noticed that even the best players have difficulties to fold big pairs post flop ; on 45p tournaments, I finish in early position (bottom 10%) in 5% of the cases, and in early middle position (bottom 10% to bottom 30%) in 12% of the cases - in general after overplaying a big pair - I've seen that some excellent players (with > 45% ROI on 45p tournaments - for example Saquisha Jones) score 2% early finishes and 8% early middle finishes. I suspect they are very careful not to overplay big pairs early in the tournament. By the way, you too have 5% early finishes and 12% early middle finishes.

Thank you for your feedback. Playing big pairs can be difficult post flop. In my critical hands series I have many big pairs mixed into those videos. If you have not watched those, you may find what you are looking for there.

Thanks for your reply - I've watched them carefully (and appreciated them) - not so many difficult decisions though ...

Thanks for posting your blog and allowing me to comment/ask questions. I am new to sit n gos and have only played about 55 tournaments. Needles to say I am new to this and limited to no knowledge about software to help improve my game and videos. Where does a new guy go to find out this info and improve his game or is there a new guys guide to improving his game some where out there. Maybe this could be your next project.

dwoods3089, if I were a new guy I would watch a ton of poker videos and play alot at low stakes until you know you can beat higher buyin levels. For software you can try twoplustwo.com in the software forum.

PimpinDonks,

Another quality video on how to deal with the bad beats and downswings. I would love to see another video on your thoughts on bankroll management and when it is correct to move up to the next level. Like if I normally play the 10 buy-in MTT & STTs, would it be correct to move to the $20 level when I get to $1000 in my bankroll.

Just FYI, due in part to your strategy videos and advice on Sharkscopers, I just took down a $10 MTT with 1726 players for a nice $3000 payday. Smile Big ..Thank you for sharing your expertise and advise.

Congratulations DonkeyShane, nice payday! I will most likely make that video for next month so you guys can view it then.

Hello Pimpindonks,

I am sort of a regular at the $26 45 man sit and gos, but I am far from a winning player. I watch you everyday and really respect your game. I read that you do a 6 week training program. I am definitely interested. Do you do any virtual training over the phone and computer. I have been playinf for several years but i guess I'm just not getting it. Do I have to use sit and go power tools or poker tracker 3 to be a winning player. It just seems so difficult to use. How is it possible to use the software efficiently while 12 tabling. I can't even understand it while 2 tabling. I have started watching your training videos and I try to copy what you do. Please help with any advice you can. My screen name is FORBIS. mY E-MAIL IS FORBIS3@GMAIL.COM

Hey PD,

Hey just a quick question... I have had a couple (15 too many) Crying sick beats in a row at Pstars and have decided to give Full Tilt a shot. I am going to make my first real money deposit at FT sometime next week and also sign-up for the rakeback. I would be glad to hook you up with the rakeback referral to say thank you for your excellent videos on sharkscope...

question#1 do you have a rakeback account?

question#2 if so, I need your email address and name to enter in the form when I sign up???

If you are interested you can send me an email to: chris@universolaromas.com, with the details and I will enter you as my referrer.

See you at the tables,
Chris

I use thisisthenuts.com. This is one of the biggest rakeback sites and has rake races and freerolls. I appreciate you putting me on the form. When you sign up it will ask you for my referral code. It is 4931.

sure good video pimpkin ,really explains how people behave man keep up the good work

Good vid. Have you done one on bankroll mgt?

I didn't get enough interest in it so I decided to not do it.