Originally posted by Truthans
Hi guys,please note that Tri is based in Pacific Standard Time so he is probably getting some sleep right now. He will get back to your questions very soon.
If I miss any questions, please re-post and I'll answer them.
I'll answer every question before this thread dies down.
Originally posted by cameljokey
Hi Tri,In order to be more interested in YOUR book, please tell me:
What is the main difference between "Treat your poker like a buisness" by Dusty Schmidt aka Leatherass and your new book? Your interview sounds like it could be pretty the same as there is less technical input and more tips and tricks to be a complete player. Why should I read yours if I allready read Dusty´s?
edit: you talk alot about psychology in your book. dusty uses a menthal coach in his book, do you had professional advice too in yours or is it all exprerience?
I haven't read "Treat Your Poker Like a Business" so I don't know how my book compares to his. Why not get both? Both of us have been successful in poker and I'm sure we both have something to offer to poker players out there.
The majority of my advice is from personal experience as a professional poker player. A lot of psychology advice for poker players is mostly theory and it's tough for them to understand that when you just lost a $20,000 to a one-outer, it's tough to remain calm.
If I miss any questions, please re-post and I'll answer them.
Thank to write it because i suspect that you didn't note my post by inadvertently but i wasn't sure that you note it but you wasn't have enough time to it yet:D
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
Originally posted by DailyVariance
Originally posted by roopopper
How the hell do you beat NL2?Roo
Move up to NL25. I'm serious.
After you know the rules and hand selections, DO NOT play anything less than NL25. You're wasting your time. You won't learn much besides the fact that no one cares down there. The money is almost meaningless that you don't care how you do. You can't even get excited for a big winning session. At least with NL25, you can run hot and win a couple hundred dollars.
Move up to NL25.
Hello Tri,
Your answers to questions are really good and this thread is really insightful. I was coming here because I was bored and had nothing to do... but ended up reading every single posts on this thread. This is really interesting thread!
By the way, I'm a little annoying with your answer to roopopper question above. I started to playing poker about 6 months ago and so far I spent about 100 hours playing+learning. I'm still struggle at the micro stakes 
:f_cry:
My question is:
When was the last time you play micro stakes online?
If it was long time ago, I suggest you to spend 30 minutes playing NL10 SH just to feel today atmosphere. I'm sure you will be surprised and change your answer above!!
Thanks, and sorry for my bad grammar.
Originally posted by DailyVariance
Originally posted by Kojika
Hi Tri !Do you think Plo will slowly replace NL hold'em like it happened with Limit hold'em ?
I don't think it will any time soon.
The main reason is PLO is a complicated to introduce to the casual fans. NL Holdem is easier to learn at first, there's the all-in move, and most tournaments are NL based.
Do you think people who have worked before playing poker (and then know how hard it is to get money) have an edge on players who never have ? (Mentally wise I mean)
I think people who HAVEN'T work before in their life have a huge edge on people who have worked.
The main reason is money matters less to them. They don't know how much $10,000 is. When I was 21, my weekly losing sessions were $10,000-$20,000.
If I had a regular job that makes $40,000 before playing poker, I'm not sure how I can handle that.
What was the hardest thing you had to figure out to be very successful playing poker ?
I learned that it's OK to quit a session.
Sometimes my ego gets the best of me and I feel I HAVE TO get even because I don't want my opponents to think less of me. I want them to think I'm a great player. But later, I realized that if I quit when I'm playing less than my "A" game, my opponents will respect me for that. So I became a better quitter.
One thing that most people don't realize about Phil Ivey is that he's a GREAT QUITTER. You rarely see him lose more than 2-3 buy-ins and stick around. He has better things to do with his life. But when he's winning, he stays until you bust your bankroll. That's what makes him so good. He's almost always on his "A" game. And of course, he's the best at adjusting to his opponents' strategies.
Thank you
No, thank YOU.
Thanks for the answers.
One last question I have : You mentionned how important it is to have a stop loss. Do you think it s ever a good idea to end your session once you ve won X buy in ?
Oh and also, do you ever look at your session's results while playing ?
Hello Tri,
what do you think about the shortstack play (20BB BI or MSS with 40 BB BI)? I think this allows us to access the higher stackes rapidly and in a safe way, but there isn't that much postflop play.
If I have the bankroll to play on NL25 but I don't feel that my CG game is solid (I won most of my bankroll in SnG and MTT), should I try to firstly play at NL10 and than once I have a good BB/100 go to NL25, or should I do private coaching (or read your books 
) and play straight on NL25?
Originally posted by DailyVariance
Also, ALWAYS drink a glass of water the moment you wake up. Before you do anything, get a glass of water to hydrate yourself. You were sleeping for a long time so you need water. That's why your lips are so dry when you wake up in the morning.
OH, GOD! I do that! Feel myself so cool now 
Do you exercise? Lots of players don't realize how important it is to keep themselves in a good shape.
Also, have poker helped you to achieve some of your biggest dreams? I mean like DREAMS, smth you spend hours thinking about and visualizing it.
Ty again, it's a pleasure to read your answers, you seem such an interesting person!
Originally posted by veresd25
If I miss any questions, please re-post and I'll answer them.
Thank to write it because i suspect that you didn't note my post by inadvertently but i wasn't sure that you note it but you wasn't have enough time to it yet:D
Hi Tri
I'm a hungarian guy so sorry if my grammar not the best:)
Hey veresd!
I'm sure your grammar is better than mine haha.
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.
I didn't think about permanent break, but I took a lot of breaks. It's naturally to feel like you can't win anymore during a downswing. But just know that even the greatest players in the world go through downswings like you.
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)?
You don't need to be clever to win big at poker. You need hard work, emotional control, game selection, and bankroll management.
In fact, the main theme of my book is basically the idea that you can make a great living at poker if you practice these factors every day. I'm confident you can beat up to 10/20NL.
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
They work extremely hard at their game. Every day. Poker isn't a job where you can get away with little work. They go over situations away from the table so when they're at the table, they're ready.
Think of poker players like professional athletes. You have to train yourself every day to stay at the top of your game.
Originally posted by patszerdonk
Originally posted by DailyVariance
Originally posted by roopopper
How the hell do you beat NL2?Roo
Move up to NL25. I'm serious.
After you know the rules and hand selections, DO NOT play anything less than NL25. You're wasting your time. You won't learn much besides the fact that no one cares down there. The money is almost meaningless that you don't care how you do. You can't even get excited for a big winning session. At least with NL25, you can run hot and win a couple hundred dollars.
Move up to NL25.
Hello Tri,
Your answers to questions are really good and this thread is really insightful. I was coming here because I was bored and had nothing to do... but ended up reading every single posts on this thread. This is really interesting thread!
Thanks!
By the way, I'm a little annoying with your answer to roopopper question above. I started to playing poker about 6 months ago and so far I spent about 100 hours playing+learning. I'm still struggle at the micro stakes
My question is:
When was the last time you play micro stakes online?If it was long time ago, I suggest you to spend 30 minutes playing NL10 SH just to feel today atmosphere. I'm sure you will be surprised and change your answer above!!
Thanks, and sorry for my bad grammar.
I haven't play micro-stakes in a long long time. However, I do coach students who play these stakes and within the first few minutes, I see tons of mistakes that I can exploit. I also see tons of mistakes that my students make.
I'm sure if Ivey or Galfond watch me play, they will see me make mistakes everywhere.
Originally posted by Kojika
Originally posted by DailyVariance
Originally posted by Kojika
Hi Tri !Do you think Plo will slowly replace NL hold'em like it happened with Limit hold'em ?
I don't think it will any time soon.
The main reason is PLO is a complicated to introduce to the casual fans. NL Holdem is easier to learn at first, there's the all-in move, and most tournaments are NL based.
Do you think people who have worked before playing poker (and then know how hard it is to get money) have an edge on players who never have ? (Mentally wise I mean)
I think people who HAVEN'T work before in their life have a huge edge on people who have worked.
The main reason is money matters less to them. They don't know how much $10,000 is. When I was 21, my weekly losing sessions were $10,000-$20,000.
If I had a regular job that makes $40,000 before playing poker, I'm not sure how I can handle that.
What was the hardest thing you had to figure out to be very successful playing poker ?
I learned that it's OK to quit a session.
Sometimes my ego gets the best of me and I feel I HAVE TO get even because I don't want my opponents to think less of me. I want them to think I'm a great player. But later, I realized that if I quit when I'm playing less than my "A" game, my opponents will respect me for that. So I became a better quitter.
One thing that most people don't realize about Phil Ivey is that he's a GREAT QUITTER. You rarely see him lose more than 2-3 buy-ins and stick around. He has better things to do with his life. But when he's winning, he stays until you bust your bankroll. That's what makes him so good. He's almost always on his "A" game. And of course, he's the best at adjusting to his opponents' strategies.
Thank you
No, thank YOU.
Thanks for the answers.
One last question I have : You mentionned how important it is to have a stop loss. Do you think it s ever a good idea to end your session once you ve won X buy in ?
I don't have a stop win. When I win, I play as long as I can. That's when everything is going right for me. I'm hitting my draws. I'm being aggressive. I'm making all the right plays. I'm in a zone. It doesn't make sense to quit during this moment.
However, if I lose a couple of buy-ins after winning a lot, I'll quit since I know I'm off my game.
Oh and also, do you ever look at your session's results while playing ?
I almost never look at my results when I'm playing. In fact, I would close my eyes when I click the re-load button so I don't have to see the amount in the cashier.
So how do I know when to quit?
When I'm getting stacked over and over and nothing is going right. Then I quit. And I look at the cashier and voila, I'm down about 6-8 buy-ins. On a few occasions, I see the yucky 10 buy-ins but it doesn't happen as much because I'm very conscious of what game I'm playing. I ask myself throughout a poker session on whether I'm playing well or not and if not, I quit.
There's better things to do in life than being miserable at the poker tables. That's why I always recommend players to find other hobbies so when they don't play poker, they have something to keep their minds stimulated.
Originally posted by DailyVariance
There's better things to do in life than being miserable at the poker tables. That's why I always recommend players to find other hobbies so when they don't play poker, they have something to keep their minds stimulated.
:heart:
Originally posted by hgypoker
Hello Tri,what do you think about the shortstack play (20BB BI or MSS with 40 BB BI)? I think this allows us to access the higher stackes rapidly and in a safe way, but there isn't that much postflop play.
Although I don't personally do it, I have no problem with shortstacking and I think it's a great way to build your bankroll fast. I would learn how to play with 40BB BI and be really comfortable with it so you'll have a big edge against players who are used to playing 100BB. There can still be postflop play with 40BB.
If I have the bankroll to play on NL25 but I don't feel that my CG game is solid (I won most of my bankroll in SnG and MTT), should I try to firstly play at NL10 and than once I have a good BB/100 go to NL25, or should I do private coaching (or read your books
Play NL10. On a day where you win a couple buy-ins and is feeling great about your game, take a shot at NL25. Play only TWO TABLES! I cannot emphasize this enough. When you take a shot, don't auto-load a lot of tables. Play only 2 or 3 tables so you can be extremely focus on what's going on.
Also, when taking shots, make sure you find a table with a huge fish. Once you stack him, you will have a lot of confidence for NL25.
Lastly, get a copy of the Poker Blueprint. The ebook is only $10!
Originally posted by d1sAA
Originally posted by DailyVariance
Also, ALWAYS drink a glass of water the moment you wake up. Before you do anything, get a glass of water to hydrate yourself. You were sleeping for a long time so you need water. That's why your lips are so dry when you wake up in the morning.OH, GOD! I do that! Feel myself so cool now
Do you exercise? Lots of players don't realize how important it is to keep themselves in a good shape.
EVERYONE should exercise. It took me a few years to get started and now I can't stop.
When you feel healthy, you just feel better. You have more energy. You feel happier. You are more productive. You play better. People like to be around you more because you're positive and full of life.
The crazy thing is most people think money solves their problems when the truth eating healthy and exercising.
Also, have poker helped you to achieve some of your biggest dreams? I mean like DREAMS, smth you spend hours thinking about and visualizing it.
I don't have dreams.
My goal is to be happy every day and I do everything in my power to make sure this happens.
So what makes me happy?
Hanging out with my friends, read, eating healthy, exercising, provide for my families, take vacations. It's amazing when you focus on what makes you happen, the rest just fall into place.
Similarly, if you focus on making the correct poker decision every time, you will end up winning more money over time, your peers will respect you, etc. However, if you focus on making money or focus on winning others' respect, you will unlikely get there.
Ty again, it's a pleasure to read your answers, you seem such an interesting person!
Thank you! Everyone has a story to tell and I'm sure yours will be interesting when you talk about it.
If u dont want to answer this question I'll understand.
Do u have any Degen stories about yourself that u would like to share? (for example losing x $s in poker so u put x $s on Black in roulette to try to recoup your losses, or skipping a uni exam to get unstuck, or breaking a valuable item in your house b/c of tilt)
Originally posted by i5bet72o
If u dont want to answer this question I'll understand.
Do u have any Degen stories about yourself that u would like to share? (for example losing x $s in poker so u put x $s on Black in roulette to try to recoup your losses, or skipping a uni exam to get unstuck, or breaking a valuable item in your house b/c of tilt)
Here was my college schedule for about a month before I found poker.
I woke up at 8am to go to school. I got out of classes around 5pm. I studied until about 9pm. I drove 1.5 hours to casino and played Blackjack until 2am. I came home, slept, and woke up at 8am to go to school.
Although it was tiring, I felt awesome and it was really fun.
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I think I lost about 8-10k playing Blackjack once. It was during New Year in Vegas. I never play much Blackjack after that haha.
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I have never break anything while gambling. I probably used swear words while playing poker less than 10 times over the past 6 years.
To me, they're not attractive traits and and I often feel embarrassed by it. When I have kids, I don't want them to see me behave that way so I might as well start practicing now.
Now, that doesn't mean I don't get annoyed. I do. But I make a conscious effort to control it.
Lastly, I probably swear on a daily basis more than everyone I know. However, when I swear, it's because I'm joking around and talking with my friends. I'm NOT in a state of mind where I'm angry and am losing control of my emotional control.
If your mind would be transported in another person's body now, and in that new person only has $200, no living expenses and nothing else. What would you do with the $200? (What I'm trying to say is that you lose all your contacts, but you have your knowledge.)
How much time do you think it will take you to reach the same stakes that you play now starting with that BR, playing NLHE? What would your plan look like? (would you actually start with PLO?)
First of all I must say I'm impressed by the honesty of your answers and by how much a down to earth guy you seem to be.
I particularly think that your following statement:
"I think people who HAVEN'T work before in their life have a huge edge on people who have worked.
The main reason is money matters less to them."
is the biggest truth ever said about poker!
What I would like to ask you is this:
What would you say to people who have earned their money through real work and don't really like gambling or relying on luck alone when they invest money on an activity? Do they have a chance at making some profit out of poker or should they see it as a passtime only? Can they overcome this disadvantage through some other means (eg study or practice or perhaps using their brains more?).
Thanks!
Do you do charity?
Sorry I ask so many questions but like when I go to bed they just keep popping up in my head
Hello m8. You have a great blog here!!
Here are my questions..
1. Which are the differences between The ''poker blueprint'' and ''Let there be range''? and which one you would recommend to start studying first? What about the ''Exploiting regulars workbook''?
2. How many tables you play generally and why? And how many hands you try to play per month? Do you prefer 4 - 6 tables and play more hours/day or you play more tables? I read in one of your previous answers that when we start playing in a new limit we should start from 2-3 tables max which I find very good advice.. which are the indicators you use in order to start adding more tables?
Thank you very much in advance for your help.
how's that your recent results from your pokerstars account show that you've only won a few thousand dollars in the last years?
