Great stuff! Really appreciate you sharing some of the mental challenges of powering forward when in a downswing. It’s very encouraging when someone at your level experiences some of the same feelings as I do playing 1-2 and 1-3. Thanks!
So this wasn't some miraculous "homerun" of a vlog with huge profits...but sometimes even the best hitters go thru a slump! And sometimes all you need to pull you outta the slump is a base hit!
You play a great game, with lots of sophisticated exploit moves -- but that makes losing ESPECIALLY tough because you have to worry that you ARE now playing bad. I think you're smart to ease back on weak call-downs, if you feel they're costing you money for that reason -- you could be leaking there, and it's a good idea to plug that even if you're wrong; if you're wrong you're probably only giving up a tiny bit of your edge, so it's worth it to see your game get back on track, because you'll still have a substantial edge to work with.
Little brother cameo was gold. Another quality video. I really appreciate the awareness you bring to the mental stress poker can put on a person. Keep up the good work Lex. Cheers.
I love the honesty and transparency. It’s what separates you from the other vloggers who would lead you to believe they win 95% of the time. Thanks for keeping it real man and it’s why I always watch your videos!
Lex, you do a great job on being honest with your losses. It’s such a sucky feeling being on a downswing and I’ve definitely let it affect my confidence at times. You have amazing content - keep it up my man! The poker community has your back
Loved the bloopers at the end there. Keep on grinding man, the mental side of a downswing is definitely the toughest. You have the game, keep the faith, it will turn.
Good game. The monster's back. You're right in the thick of things especially with clearing your mind, r&r, and studying your past games. I'm glad to see you win like that. Lex lazer focus is back. Awesome video Lex and cool brother. Stay Blessed, focused and kick a.. at the tables.
I feel like on that last hand you could have gotten him to call with a weaker King, pocket pairs between nines through Queens, or even an 8 that he bluffed on the flop and was trying to see showdown on the river, with a smaller bet. With that big bet you kind of turned your hand into a bluff against a 10 with a weak kicker which is the only better hand that might fold to an all-in
Checking raising on flop is a polarized play, the villain either had a set or a strong draw if the villain is a good player. All in on the river didn't have the highest EV.
Keep up the positive momentum. Thanks for putting out content so frequently. Love your vlogs and break down of hands. You've got one of the best channels going right now.
The way u explain what might ur opponent hv n what might they do down the street n ur plans , to learn n grown as poker player this is one the best vlog hands down .
Honestly, it's so nice to get some b-roll for context, and just a breather from the table. I grew up in the D.C. area and seeing the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool was a treat. Thank you.
This dude is so real! The grind isn’t easy. I lost a lot in my worse session ever. KK vs QQ all in pre Q on the flop. Bottom shoved for 500 with Q9d snap call with AA and flush me. Then set over set . I slept all day today and going back to the office tomorrow. Great to see your videos and you’re not the only one my man! 👍🏻
Thanks for the scenic intro, reminded me of the handful of times I've visited D.C. Quality content. We appreciate that you are not lolly gagging getting your sessions uploaded with your FINE hand analyses and extra bits of LOL moments, e.g. you and your bro messing around. Best to ya, sir!
Awesome finish to video classic, shows what an awesome and down to earth person and big brother you are, keep up the grind and good luck on future sessions
Great that you booked a win.👍👍 I've played this crazy game for decades and I would tell ya that if you're going to play this game you gotta spot the downturns early, and adjust your play, or you'll go broke. Best wishes and hope to watch your videos for years to come. 🤞🤞🤞🤞
Yes we are back!!! Hahaha I feel like I’m with you with all these sessions! Welcome back! I thought you had filter on… your brother looks so much like you without the beard!
It was nice to meet you Lex too bad we didn't get a chance to play at the same table but hopefully next time around we will. What's impressive you was able to record, they barely allow pictures taken in there. Nice session 👌🏾
Considering the losses, don’t let it beat you into the ground , keep your head up. You never gave up when you were on the mat, don’t give up on the felt. You got this! 👊♠️
Mental game of poker is a great book and you can get it free on audible and just listen to it on the car ride to the casino. It really helps with dealing with downswing.
Love the vlog Lex. Keep the momentum. That boat over boat was brutal. Transparency and introspection are the cornerstones of achieving success. Gotta ask, what was that song at the end? Super chill track. Keep it up brother!
as long as you feel you are playing well and the variance is running against you the only thing you can do is wait it out. analyze your play, pick your table, don't play tired or on tilt and you will be back to winning.
Nice to see u get back to winning! A win is a win doesn’t matter if it’s by an inch or a mile to quote FastNFurious. Keep working out & if u gotta grind 1/3 to get out of the slump nothing wrong w/that!
I know the feeling, I was running bad for 3 weeks at 1-2 NL now things are going to a better direction but those 3 weeks were really tough mentally some days I was not in the mood to play cause I was afraid to keep losing money like people say “no pain no gain “ anyway glad you are going up now keep it up love your videos greetings from Miami Fl Lex 👍
Good luck man on the 5/10 we all know is just the variance but it's hard to take and the bills keep coming, you keep fighting and we see you on the felt
Hey Lex!! Great video I’m really happy you ran better! I’ve been having some losing sessions lately too. It’s not because I have been playing bad it’s because people have been running good against me. I know though if I keep playing good and get my chips in when I have the best hand I will eventually win!! Cheers Lex
I'm glad you booked a win Lex. Its nice to just book a W when you are on a downer. I saw you grinding at the Hardrock tonight sitting about $2,500. I hope that was another nice win for you. Keep up the cool vlogs.
