By Sky Matsuhashi
Daily quick hit poker strategy and study talk
There are pros and cons to each, but ultimately you should play what you're happy playing. If you enjoy it, you're more likely to play better, longer and make more money.
I answer a listener question about table selecting for new players.
Keep that mind open, but still question what you're learning.
I love the podcast, The Model Health Show. Episode #232 had Jim Kwik as a guest, and he discussed great study strategies. Listen to it
I'm folding way too often to turn bets. Gotta plug this leak!
Make a habit of tagging hands for later review in every session you play. Don't let an opportunity to learn pass you by.
Raise over liners or raise a weak BB to get HU on the flop and IP
When you're faced with lots of aggression, fighting back with more aggression may not be the answer.
When I'm lacking motivation to study poker, play poker or anything else, Eric Thomas on YouTube is my go-to source for inspiration. His channel is etthehiphoppreacher.
We should all strengthen our bodies b/c strong body = strong mind. I love Fitness Blender on YouTube for their killer high intensity interval training workouts. Start a 66 Day fitness challenge today.
My session last night reminded me of the importance of the skill of table selection
Don't try to follow hard and fast rules in poker. Ask yourself, "What's the best way to make money with this hand, vs this opponent on this board."
For happiness and longevity in the game, choose the poker format you love to play. Cash, MTT, SNG. Full ring, 6max, HU. Reg, turbo, zoom. The choice is yours.
Look for those tilting players and try to get into hands with them. Play sensibly and go for max value.
Have a +EV mindset in every session you play.
Know if villain can call with monsters pre-flop. Take note if you ever see an opponent call your 2bet with monsters like KK+.
I give additional information about Float and Probe bets that wasn't discussed in episode 147 of the podcast.
I fell into the trap of folding way too much post-flop. Get out of this by considering your opponent's range and how it interacts with the flop.
I use 66 Day Challenges to build healthy habits into my life. Currently running 3; Anchor, meditation and exercise
The 2 to your left and the 2 to your right are the most important ones to understand at any poker table.
I tell you how to work together to build skills through weekly planned group studies.
I'm cutting out 22-55 from my EP and MP ranges. They're just too unprofitable. I'll keep them in the other positions, but the goal is to get to the flop as cheap as possible with these.
You gotta plan your studies every week, and you also need to track the most important stats from last week's play. You can't improve what you don't track.
What does a donk bet from your opponent on the turn mean?
What does my opponent NOT want me to do?