Originally posted by DailyVariance
For most players, I definitely recommend keeping a journal. I would pick a concept or a hand history and I would write everything I know about that concept or hand history. Then I send it to a better player to read it and tell him to be brutally honest with you and give you feedback. You will learn so much through this process that it's almost cheating.
Or a public blog like we can have here?
Thanks for your answer Tri.Very much like the idea of finding out what your average winning session is (BIs) and then when you are having a bad one quit when you are roughly losing the same amount of BIs as your average winning amount.Psychologically this should make things alot easier instead of those dreaded sessions where you are chasing your losses and "unable" to quit,let alone playing your A game.
Find it interesting that you keep emphasising the importance of being able to know when to quit as well.Another example would have been after a super session last week where i was up multiple BIs,but was after playing maybe 13/14 hours straight.I knew my game was slipping and playing maybe my B game at best and knew i should just stop but i continued to play until i lost about 25% of my long grinds winnings and that made me snap out of it.Always seem to have to start losing after a long winning session before i can quit and never just go right let's stop as my mental state isn't up to scratch.
I know it is easy to hear and read these things but implementing it is the main test.Well thanks again for your time.
ioc
Hi Tri,
I have not read your book yet. But from the title, was your first million coming from playing poker only? Or does it also include poker training, writing poker books, affiliate, etc? What's the approx. percentage?
Hello Tri,
Thank you for taking time to answer our questions. I've read all your responses and they are first class.
I have some slightly abstract questions:
To cope with the isolation of an online poker week of about thirty five hours, I find that I need a wide hinterland of other interests - films, books, time with friends etc - to stop me going crazy and to keep motivated.
Do you find that isolation is a problem? If so, do you have any unique coping strategies? Do you think the need for other interests could prevent someone from reaching $5/$10?
Do you sometimes find yourself thinking about an issue that is non-poker related in the mindset of a poker player?
All the best,
FM
Chao anh Tri,
What are your plans for the coming year? Do you plan to come back to VietNam someday? If so, I'd love to meet you at least once in Viet Nam. Otherwise, I wish I could meet you at WSOP tables; oh it's my dream .
I just happen to know how to play Omaha and find it quite interesting. To you, which one requires more skill, Omaha or NL Hold'em?
Hi Tri
Could You suggest a good book/any other learning material to PLO-slight-advanced players? ♠_cool:
TY
Originally posted by matel17
Originally posted by DailyVariance
For most players, I definitely recommend keeping a journal. I would pick a concept or a hand history and I would write everything I know about that concept or hand history. Then I send it to a better player to read it and tell him to be brutally honest with you and give you feedback. You will learn so much through this process that it's almost cheating.
Or a public blog like we can have here?
I highly recommend a private journal where you can write everything that is on your mind. When writing, it's important to not hesitate to express yourself.
Of course, keep a public blog like here too. It's a way to make friends who understand what you're going through.
Originally posted by kozmacsaba
Hi Tri,Did you lost your bankroll ever through not using BRM right?
I definitely ran above EV in terms of not going bust. However, because I didn't know the concept of bankroll management, when I was down to about 5 buy-ins, I didn't feel the pressure because I thought having 5 buy-ins was normal.
And every time I come close to losing to 3 buy-ins, I have a heater and now I'm back up to 10-15 buy-ins haha.
Another underrated thing is I was playing $100 buy-in. If I busted $500, I can easily replace that through regular work and rebuild.
I don't think it's a good idea to grind wait until you have $10,000 to move up to $200.
Time is too precious. And you might be ready for the next stake.
Originally posted by 1984ioc
Thanks for your answer Tri.Very much like the idea of finding out what your average winning session is (BIs) and then when you are having a bad one quit when you are roughly losing the same amount of BIs as your average winning amount.Psychologically this should make things alot easier instead of those dreaded sessions where you are chasing your losses and "unable" to quit,let alone playing your A game.Find it interesting that you keep emphasising the importance of being able to know when to quit as well.Another example would have been after a super session last week where i was up multiple BIs,but was after playing maybe 13/14 hours straight.I knew my game was slipping and playing maybe my B game at best and knew i should just stop but i continued to play until i lost about 25% of my long grinds winnings and that made me snap out of it.Always seem to have to start losing after a long winning session before i can quit and never just go right let's stop as my mental state isn't up to scratch.
I know it is easy to hear and read these things but implementing it is the main test.Well thanks again for your time.
ioc
Hey ioc!
It's good you recognized this.
In the end, it's all about practice. It's funny how we can practice to fold A9o pre-flop or practice how to play well on the flop but we don't put enough practice on learning how to quit even though learning how to quit is much more important to your winrate.
Originally posted by hoangngoctu
Hi Tri,I have not read your book yet. But from the title, was your first million coming from playing poker only? Or does it also include poker training, writing poker books, affiliate, etc? What's the approx. percentage?
Before releasing the book, I talked to my adviser and he recommended me to keep the financials vague. I know this sounds like a cop-out but it's to protect myself.
What I can said is I didn't achieve it in one year. It took me many years.
Originally posted by FingersMalone
Hello Tri,Thank you for taking time to answer our questions. I've read all your responses and they are first class.
Thanks!
I have some slightly abstract questions:
To cope with the isolation of an online poker week of about thirty five hours, I find that I need a wide hinterland of other interests - films, books, time with friends etc - to stop me going crazy and to keep motivated.
Do you find that isolation is a problem? If so, do you have any unique coping strategies? Do you think the need for other interests could prevent someone from reaching $5/$10?
I'm probably the worst person to answer this since I live with my brother and parents and I never feel isolated at all.
One strategy and I think it's the best by far, is to get a dog or a cat. It's amazing how much joy they bring to your life. I recommended this in my book but I'm not sure how many will take my word for it. I hope they do.
Another thing I like to do is read autobiographies of highly successful people and learn what make them successful and use my time to incorporate these traits. That fills up the time pretty quick and it's fun.
And of course, get some sexy time with your partner 
Do you sometimes find yourself thinking about an issue that is non-poker related in the mindset of a poker player?
All the time!
Once you're a poker player, it's naturally to think about EV and probability.
There's one issue I like to bring up though and it annoys the hell out of me. The younger generation places too much value in EV and they use it on EVERYTHING. Sometimes, it's not about EV but about love, about passion, about human connections, etc. This is the main reason why young online players suck at live poker because they don't realize that there's more to life than EV. /rant
I already have your book named "Let There Be Range", worth every penny. The book is amazing, and opened my eyes beyond imagination. It's like I was blind, now I have eagle eyes. I'm so happy I invested in that book,Villains range analysis and actual equity in most situations , boards that hit his range, very important topics polarization,Naked range all amazing topics you explained perfectly . What other topics will this discuss in emphasis which "Let There Be Range" didn't focus on. I can't wait till this one is released ♦!!
P.S: you look like James Bond on the book cover lol ♦
Originally posted by meandi289
Chao anh Tri,What are your plans for the coming year? Do you plan to come back to VietNam someday? If so, I'd love to meet you at least once in Viet Nam. Otherwise, I wish I could meet you at WSOP tables; oh it's my dream .
Chao ban!
I have love for everyone but I definitely have an extra soft spot for players from the motherland.
My plans for the upcoming year is to grow as a person and to keep learning. I find it that the more I grow and the more I learn, everything else just naturally fall in place. Whether it is money, relationships, or friends, people are attracted to positive energy and a thirst for life.
I don't have any plan for Vietnam since I've been there three times and I want to visit the rest of the world. However, if I do visit Vietnam, we'll hit up some massage parlors and coffee shops.
If you're ever here for the WSOP, make sure to contact me. I'm at the WSOP every summer and I love meeting new people, especially the young guns.
I just happen to know how to play Omaha and find it quite interesting. To you, which one requires more skill, Omaha or NL Hold'em?
PLO definitely requires more skill, in both technical and mental.
But man, it's such a beautiful and fun game.
Originally posted by mntooz
Hi TriCould You suggest a good book/any other learning material to PLO-slight-advanced players? ♠_cool:
TY
I'm not sure what stakes you play but if you play 200/400PLO, you can't go wrong with my Advanced PLO book.
If you play higher, another option is Tom Chamber's PLO book. It's heavier and is more expensive. I haven't read it.
Beside those two books, check out Phil Galfond's PLO videos. He's awesome. It's unfortunate he left BFP 
Originally posted by Heave112
I already have your book named Let There Be Range, worth every penny. The book is amazing, and opened my eyes beyond imagination. It's like I was blind, now I have eagle eyes. I'm so happy I invested in that book,Villains range analysis and actual equity in most situations , boards that hit his range, very important topics polarization,Naked range all amazing topics you explained perfectly . I can't wait till this one is released ♦!!P.S: you look like James Bond on the book cover lol ♦
Hey Heave!
Thanks for the support! I love your enthusiasm.
And thank you for comparing me to James Bond. Now I will hold my smile for the next 10 years.
Hi Tri.
a) What things/toughts running trought your mind when you play a hand and that make you better than others? ♦
b) Can you reach the limit in NLHE where you (I don't mean strictly you:D) can't beat other regs because you are all playing so "perfect" game? What about that in PLO?
Thank you 
today do you prefer to play baskteball or prefer to hang like a monkey in the cest like old times?
good tips, good story and certainly good book
Hi Tri,
Congratulations on being so awesome.
Do you do "warm-up" before a session, like meditating for a few minutes, or doing 10 push-ups or reviewing your secret starting hand chart?
What do you do in order to get in the A game zone you need to have in order to play your best?
Regards,
IM
Hi Tri
I'm a hungarian guy so sorry if my grammar not the best:)
Have you ever think about break with poker? for example when you were beginner poker player and you couldn't feel how can you play winning poker after some bad sessions.
what do you think how much does it matter to be talented? I heard somewhere that if someone learn a lot can be a good NL200 player and doesn't matter how clever is he/she. do you think it's realistic? if you say yes where do you draw the line(which limit can catch everybody)?
What do you think why better poker players Ivey, Durrr or Antonius than other highstakes professional players? Which abilities make them better than other professional players?
Thank you in anticipation
