Having trouble staying focus during sessions
Can't focus for more than an 1.5-2 hours straight while playing. Seems a bit boring + mentally draining.
Because of this I can't put enough volume to become pro. ~35000 hands a month was my record
Any tips, on how to improve focus + volume?
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Whats ur diet like?
Are you dopamine fried? I.e. doomscrolling fb and watching regarded shit on yt?
Cutting right now(no sweets etc.), and yeah watch YouTube for a couple of hours per day
A lot of pros split their sessions, a daytime session and an evening session. Not everyone is great at the volume 8hr session grind (you have to make up for this with consistency and quality of sessions). I also recommend starting and finishing sessions with less tables. I treat the first 15 minutes of a session as a warmup - I find I play better and can play longer this way.
Similar to above - A general lifestyle audit is important. At a bare minimum, you need to go outside for a 30 minute walk before a session, but a gym session is even better. Eat a diet with minimal processed foods, and avoid big meals before a session. Avoid having your phone near you while playing and avoid doomscrolling pre session.
While playing I like music without lyrics (a podcast or lyrics can be distracting). Play sessions with intention - ie. What current leaks are you working on? What are you doing to do about them? Make notes on your opponents and get to know the pool and individual opponent errors.
Thanks, for such detailed response. I will definitely give it a go.
What about sites where you play? For me it's PokerStars + IPoker. Stars until evening is just pure reg wars. Can't find enough tables.
Thanks, for such detailed response. I will definitely give it a go.
What about sites where you play? For me it's PokerStars + IPoker. Stars until evening is just pure reg wars. Can't find enough tables.
Mostly iPoker, some gg/stars and live. I think if you struggle with focus I would pay attention to table and time selection - ie. There is no point hitting your daily limit battling regs at high rake micro/ssnl. You want quality sessions where your win rate is maxxed. Maybe add 888 as a third option.
Play higher stakes. Less hands required, more risk.
I'm playing NL50-200 right now, not sure about my skill level at higher limits😀
About dopamine fry, I guess I'm. I just graduated from university + have a lot of free time.
I spend some of it on poker + gym, but still have plenty of it(YouTube, scrolling etc).I can't force myself to study with GTO Wizard.
Do you have a framework to share about overcoming dopamine addiction?
Obv cut out the YT.
If ur bored read a book or take a walk outside. Maybe socialize with some friends (no alcohol).
Regards to diet. U werent super specific, but cutting is terrible. Anytime ur in some kinda caloric restriction productivety and effort is GG'd
