Forwards and Backwards

I've been making good progress in kickboxing. Getting through the class isn't a problem now but I'd still like to maximize my intensity in each set which takes massive amounts of stamina. I may switch it up this week and try some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

On the other hand, I took a good step back today in my poker progress. It has been the second time this month where I have run a good percentage below EV. I don't really want to post the exact numbers because I think too many poker players use those numbers as an excuse to whine. This month has been quite the roller coaster with big winning days and big losing days. The only encouragement to be taken from this is on my winning days, I'm both playing well and running well. The big losing days are usually a result of running poorly in pots over 200bb's.

One thing I want to work on and add to my game is the sense of when to call it quits. In February, I did a really good job of this. Rather than try and push my hours, if I wasn't feeling it I would pick up and leave regardless of if I was down or up or how long I was playing. I think the biggest overlooked weakness in many players is their ability to quit when things aren't going their way. The game will always be there tomorrow and taking the rest of the day off won't allow your opponents to feed off their psychological edge versus you. This month, I've "battled" it out many times, usually when I am stuck early on. Unsurprisingly, I've only successfully climbed out of the hole once.

Anyway, I'm glad this month is almost over. It has been very swingy and after Vegas this weekend, I plan on taking some days off, maybe as long as a week. Confidence is definitely one of the most under-appreciated aspects of poker.