German dude , 30-40 , appears to know what he is talking about. PS Boski , I like the new hair style, short all around, much better than the Balkans - Thru - Holland style previously.
I think optimal pre-game routines are another crucial component that separates consistent winning players from the rest. Sessions goals, meditating/mindfulness and envisioning spots you want to work on/how to work through them based on off-table study you've done to work on said spots, good diet and sleeping routines to maintain focus throughout session, systems in place to avoid distractions whilst playing. Etc. Great content Ben, thanks again! (Y)
@@justinhart7172 session goals being stuff like working on spots where u found some weaknesses from previous sessions and have since studied off-table and now want to actively look to find these spots in-game in your next sessions and do better in these spots and grow. Also could be mental-game goals or focus-related goals. Obviously the main goal is to win, but winning is not guaranteed in a game where variance cannot be underestimated. Instead, having a goal to acknowledge and accept variance and to only focus on that which is in our control such as playing each hand to the best of our abilities and accepting that "winning" will come naturally once we have these goals in place and keep showing up with our A-game both technically & mentally. Emotional responses to variance or getting too attached to winning as a goal can be dangerous can cloud your ability to play your best game. Setting more realistic goals, goals that are within your control are in my opinion a better path to take and the results will follow. :)
I love the complete honesty about all this cruel aspects of poker. Much respect. Ty for this content Ben ! P.S. Please make BRM video for MTTs of ur own
your audio settings need adjustments. set a high pass filter at around 110hz, kill off a narrow band around 5kz, and shorten the compressor release to miliseconds, this half second ish release is killing me
I am trying to become a professional cash game player in Vienna at the moment. And it is not the first time I tried but on my journey I have noticed (now since I started winning and improving), that you need to fall in love with the process of improving. But not only in your game but at your whole approach and in mastering life as a professional. Taking responsibility over every action and really digging deep into screening yourself to work on your weaknesses. You learn a lot about yourself while on that journey. It's a blessing and a curse, because biggest sacrifice is mostly social sacrifices. Really taking up most of your days to work towards a big goal requires commitment.
Its changed the way I look at everything. Could break even for ten years and will have still have gained a ton of wisdom/entertainment from poker. Everything is game theory, pot odds applies to pretty much everything now lol so dope.
When I'm winning I want to finish session... and I'm winning 70% of sessions and then I'm not finishing and eventually losing 60-70% of them... I wish I never played too tired and not gambled... thanks for this video. I want to listen to better players.
@@RaiseYourEdge actually since I watched this video it was a bit like transformation in my head that took place! I honestly sat back 1,5h on the next night £1/£2 session being completely card dead and still laughed and talked without much of thinking (unlike before) and then miracles happened! Instead of being annoyed everytime I couldn't play the hand or being concentrated on how I lost another raise pre and whiffed flop I just thought how I will get all stacks with my top two against certain player and... I did! Ended up £2010 from £200 in 7hrs 44min! And just left when I felt "that's enough" even they still played more than 3 hrs and there was £2k stack lucky hyper aggro fish that lost it all! To resist the temptation of staying in a "good game" where is a lot of money, but you're tired is really tough. Thanks again for your advice and that you show them working on your session videos! I see that what you say it's actually what you do and that's what hit me and could make me think different! Thanks man, keep doing great job!
im just a rec player i have no poker specific bankroll i just play with what im prepared to lose but i definitely study here and there befor play a long session its such a hard grind too the top with opponents getting tougher and tougher
Bankroll management is something that took me a long time to get under control. I have never played as a sole source of income but have played enough that I’m almost always the best player in my 1/2 nl. I’m sure I can be profitable in the 2/5 but until my BR says it’s ok I will not step up to that level. I sold my business and am only playing cards now. So with my business experience money management has become far easier. Can’t stay in business if you make a bad investment and lose your roll.
I had flopped kings full and loss to quad 9's on runner, runner 9's and I was sad, because the guy left a couple of hands later. but that is the kinda of player I would really love at the table who keeps putting money in the pot drawing to only 1 out LOL. The other players were so impressed that I took it so well , but that was and still is my mind set. Thanks for talking about bank roll management!! When I started playing poker 17 or 18 years ago no one ever really talked about it so thanks
Good vid, subbed thanks. I am 53 and have been playing since my dad introduced me at 8 years old. I registered on Pokerstars in 2000, so almost 20 years of playing 5 nights a week, just grinding it out. In the last 2 years I have started to become consistently profitable, although I only play very small stakes. So I totally agree with your thoughts. Poker is a long road like any other skill you will learn. If I wanted to start making a living from it (which I pretty much dont) I think I could make some sort of go of it now... but I LOVE the game and I dont want it to feel like a job.... anyway sorry for the ramble... great vid thanks...
Staying in the present moment is one of the biggest things that has helped me. Yes you can study past plays but don't hold emotion to them.. Just found your channel Thank you
Thanks Ben, always motivating to watch ur videos. From myself, I would like to add that discipline during the session is very important. So many times when u boost ur stack at early stages and then start playing sloppy or not paying enough attention on later stage, this just trash all ur efforts prior
I am so Glad and Happy that I found you and your advice. I was a little crying bitch to myself-whining then expecting my results to change - insanity right? My buddy lead me here because I became limited and stuck and frustrated. Keep doing what youre doing. Loyally following you.
Discipline is a huge factor in poker as you're your own coach, own CFO & CEO. It's theallure of winning a big tournament that acts as the catalyst for the implosion of my bankroll. You hit the nail on the head, I found this video super helpful & sad how simple bad habits stop me from becoming a winning player. Variance + BRM + I'd add chasing losses but I guess thats part of BRM. GREAT JOB BEN
Totally right about bad beat stories, when I play live poker and I see people complain they immediately become a target, and they will basically tell you what their weakness is.
Another great vid. I think the thing that losing players get wrong is the assume that they'd be winning 'if only it wasn't for getting bad beats!' whereas winning players know that bad beats don't make them lose in the long run - and in fact make it possible to even have a win rate in the games.
Bankroll management can never be stressed enough. All starting players want to ignore it, but really its the number one thing people should pay attention to as you'll never be able to apply a solid strategy without it.
this is terrific not only for losing players but for good winning players as a constant reinforcement of doing the right things every single day. thanks ben!
I always play sattelites,even if i can easily buy in directly...i consider it as a warm-up.For me it is just the kick to make something out of nothing,and it reminds me of being gratefull wen i win that ticket....or maybe i'm just a cheap dutch mtf😜
I feel like you were directly talking to me. I have followed you for a while and you breakdowns with PIO and range charts have helped me a ton. I just need to erase those big leaks
Great video Ben! Love what you talked about knowing your WHY. Not only is that important in poker, but in EVERYTHING in life! Love what you said... KNOW YOUR WHY! Great stuff man, keep up the great work :)
Bankroll management is one of the most important things you need to know to be successful. Unless they are a complete degen most players that play and make a living playing 2/5 and 5/10 games are very responsible with their money. Not just how many buyins they have for a certain game. How they handle their finances. Smart investments on the side. Just keeping spending to a minimum. ✌️
for more than 50 years poker has been the platform for my life. be in CONTROL of what you are able to control and ACCEPT all else!!! as long as you keep getting your "money in good"(in all aspects of life) is your ONLY JOB!!!
You are totaly right , i won my first ever tournament with 11$ depozit and play poker satelite tournament and i won huge ...13.404$ first place tournament win , and then i cash out the money ...not focus knowing its hard to grind and stau focus ..low vibe and evrething , then i loose , casino slots etc ..evrething that îs bad ..i regret that so bad , and good job for showing the reality most of my friends ....ask how You won 13.400$ , i had motivation dream , play daily ..learn to be good player and beat my oponents..then i aproach bad habbits and destroy my bamktoll
I think treating the game seriously is the major differentiation. Studying for it like it was your college degree so you're treating the game with the respect required. Patience and realistic expectations are also key. If I wanted to become a stock trader I wouldn't be able to quit my day job tomorrow without engaging in any research, tuition, theory, or practice over a considerable period of time.
@@johnstom6966 .....so someone who thinks that studying isn't important isn't doing well at poker and thinks it's impossible to win money at the game. No offense but I think I'll take bencb's approach over yours given his results.
Complaining about bad beats is more than just you have a bad attitude, it actually means you are an idiot Results are completely irrelevant to people that are smart. In fact, the result of getting it in good and losing is a *good result* to a winning player It's not about winning, it's about making the correct decisions, and making better decisions that your opponents The losing poker player is the guy who complains about buying life insurance at %50 of the going rate only to complain that his wife hasn't died yet
Great video and again such simple but valuable content. Given the variance in the game at what point can you determine you have actually made improvements in your game (making the right decision /calls etc) and it isn't just variance?
I watched the video with the translation on the subtitles. I have not is obtained not whining on bad beats,me need to talk it out,spit it out this from themselves only then I can to think normally.I'm not a professional but I can play normally when I'm well rested.I think poker is like any job in order to raise the level of play necessary to take in poker,surround yourself with the poker community,forums,friends,live like you players.Forgive me for my English
Awesome video, fun little edits are enjoyable but very loud compared to the video audio. Makes me jump each time, lol. Small adjustment to what is already great quality content
I am one of the failures, mostly due to complacency. I am no amazing talent, but if I play my A game I win. Play my c game break even at best. There are much easier avenues than poker.
I think that a lot of successful poker players also succeed in other areas of life, whether that be fitness, meditation, diet or business. Being great at poker is a mentality as much as knowledge. If you fail elsewhere because you don't commit or study then how can you expect to succeed in poker?
1, you complain about bad beats. 2, you cannot manage your bankroll. 3, you gamble too often when your stack is high. 4, you chase quick, easy money. 5, you do not understand variance.
@bencb i once thought the only way not get adiccted by gambling throw poker is when u never play with your own money. So i grinded with a free bankroll of 50 to 2000. Afterwards i lost all over 2 more years and stood before the desicion to stop or to grind again with a free bankroll. I quit the game. Would you say my approch was right or would have been there a third way?
This is true, control your impulses is very important in poker. I won 2k in 10 hours of pure hard work, tough decisions and adrenaline... i thought that day was my day,, that i would multiply that 2k playing 250$ spin and gos, i wanted more, i wanted 10k, i tried casino, i went up to 3,3k and after 2 hours i had 70$ and i excluded myself from the site. Some people like me might have some sort of talent, and the emotinal control is our opponent. We have to fight against.
What do you think about table selection ? To understand the table dynamics and to leave if you can’t adapt to the type of game is something necessary. The important advice: „if you don’t know after 30 minutes who’s the fish at the table, it’s you !“
You've got to love the game man! No matter what is you ambition to use the winnings for or whatever dream you have, if you don't love to get up and grind it out, study hard to raise your edge and deal with all the losses that come witzh winning you won't succeed in LIFE. Becoming a winning poker player is the same process that you will apply to anything in life that you want to succeed in :)
#NoPunts is what I'm slowly but surely fixing, don't know why I called off 2/3 of my stack just because "if a spade comes on the turn or river you'll have a ridiculous stack".. no wait for a better spot, all the time I punt less and less now and just wait for better spots :)
Ben Thanks alot for this video i really respect and appreciate your words you inspire me and there's too much people are searching for some words like this specially coming from a pro i win 35K in one tournament buy in 55 and i lost them like in 2 or 3 weeks andi was soo bad i was going to stop everything i am glad that i have a good job but yeah poker is good but bad af for losing players i was going to stop everything and when i heard thoses words you motivate me and bring me up and beleive in myself it's not bad to do some pauses in poker but it's so bad if you lose all time keep the good work it would be nice that you talk about how to do a mindset and be in shape in tournaments
Hi Lance, glad to hear the video helped you. There are various mindset videos here on RU-vid, we also have a mindset course in case you really want to unchain your mind: www.raiseyouredge.com/unchainpokermindset
so i'm a young poker player age 19 I've been fascinated by the game from when i was 16 i finally gave it a go a couple of days ago started off with just putting in £40 that i knew i did not mind losing. i went up all the way to nearly £300 then started to lose it all currently from that £40 that i put in i have now about £22. i don't know what i was doing wrong as it seemed like i was playing the same way when i started to win and get to £300. I love the game i love the feeling you get when you play and was just wondering is there any tips you may have for me to maybe start re building my stack up again?
Ya I always tell ppl don't tell me any bad beat stories unless its you who gave the beat. It's so annoying and negative when someone is always complaining about them or how bad they run. I think theres a way to do it where you aren't whiney or annoying, but thats only possible if its infrequent and done with still a laugh or an undertone of positivity
Bad beat tilt isnt something u can learn to control in month or two took me 2 years to finally smile when i get sucked out and realize its all variance
winning player surrounds him self with winning players so they can bring each other to a higher lever :) (cto is btw the way to go in these days, maybe we should ask for a trainingssite bij Postle)
bad beats are a good thing. It means you were in when way ahead being called by a fish. if the fish didnt win occasionally then there would be no games worth playing
These are also the types of players that dont understand implied odds or that most of the time they use incorrect bet sizing giving their opponent proper odds to call in the first place
Shoving pre out of UTG with JTo is more fitting to the theme..bad regs at my local spot love pre flop all ins even early in the tournament. I don't know why they don't just go play roulette.
Anyone can chime in....At what level in online cash games do you think the player pools thinking elevates to this. I have only been playing for two years and started at 2NL and now am playing 25NL. I still don't see regs bluffing. There is obviously people that jump in and out that can be maniacs, but the multi-table regs, play a tag style. I know it's only 25nl, I'm just curious at what level does the game elevate?
I don't play online cashgames so I don't know In low stakes cashgames, you bluff less and are more value oriented because people don't fold Adaptation is the key
