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a word of advice from an old 4.40 grinder

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  1. aconsuma aconsuma is offline

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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 6:55am)

    All you ballin or yet to be ballin poker players a word of advice. If you hit a big score or have a good year don't forget where you came from. I've heard about or know too many players who get a big cash and begin to playing nosebleed games because they think they are great all of a sudden. Next thing you know they go through the downside of varience which is inevitable. Pay yourself first meaning take some of your profit and put it in the bank, stock market, downpayment for a house, toward a kids tuition...whatever. Pay yourself first and take some money off the table! That way no matter if you continue with your success or get soul crushed by varience you will still be up on the game. Too many people have gone up and then back down and have to start over. Absolutely the hardest thing is to practice good br management bc everyone who puts in the hours will bring up those late night FTs of the 1ks, 500s, and 215s, look at those players playing for the first place prize money and think.....why not me? This happens to everyone and its natural human nature.

    BR management is crucial to this and checking your ego at the door is necessary for an average player to become good. Always seek the most value by knowing your limits and if you want to take shots play satellites. Sattys by far are the best value out there. Instead of buying in direct to multiple 215s -1ks a week, check your ego, go through the grind and win your seats. Yes they can be frustrating but most of the time a descent player can save 25% off the direct buyin price. This can help reduce the impact a severe downswing will have on your br and sustain you until you get lucky again. Hell if anything, at least you will be winning which can be a mental relief from all the disappointment MTT players go through. If anyone was to ask what I took away from the 4.40s it would be the ability to brush off the bad beats and move onto the next game. It seems like I have gotten soul crushed the this past year if I get down to 3 tables or less and its tough to brush those off since people always remember the bad stuff happening than the good. Hopefully I can refocus for 2010.

    In summary stay humble, pay yourself first by taking some money off the table after a big score, play sattys for value, and practice good br management.

    Just a little advice and hopefully this will help someone down the road. Also if anyone consistently beats those damn freakshow hyperturbo sattys please PM me a strategy.

    -acon
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 7:01am) in reply to aconsuma

    nice post sir A++
  3. MadTiger MadTiger is offline

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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 9:15am) in reply to sct123

    Great life post.

    Know your limitations!!!
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 10:08am) in reply to aconsuma

    no doubt man..no doubt!
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 10:58am) in reply to aconsuma

    I agree here. I always here how building a bankroll is so important (and it is important) that pulling money off is a form of bad bankroll management, and I just don't see this.

    Very few people win at this game lifetime. If you are one of those lucky few (even if only at the $1 game), enjoy some of it.
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 12:31pm) in reply to aconsuma

    Very much enjoyed your coming out from the 180's to the big games in the last few years.. Always wondered what happened to ya.. Gl man

    AF
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 12:34pm) in reply to AFink93

    4.40 180 grinders itt
     
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 1:47pm) in reply to funnygut

     
    Originally Posted by funnygut View Post

    4.40 180 grinders itt

    I'm actually getting back to 180 mans again
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 2:54pm) in reply to aconsuma

    aconsuma is the man and knows what hes talking about, people pay attn to this man
     
  10. Frank1The1Tank Frank1The1Tank is offline

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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 3:36pm) in reply to aconsuma

    Anthony Consumano is the truth. Listen to his advice as he is one of the best, and has experienced it all.
     
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 3:49pm) in reply to aconsuma

    Great post aconsuma.
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 3:54pm) in reply to Jennifear

    satellites are stupid and you shouldn't play them unless you are already rolled for the event you are trying to satellite into. Unless you are getting tournament $ for your satellites, then they are a total rip off and just a way to fool fish into playing out of their BR's.

    agree with everythign else tho!

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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 3:58pm) in reply to BigRed0000

    Thank you sir
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 4:06pm) in reply to bef99hwk

    Words of widsom...thanks, i'm gonna save this.
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 5:57pm) in reply to Riverhorse

    fkn downswings

    j/k... nice post aconsuma
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 5:58pm) in reply to lpaper

    cosign
     
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 5:59pm) in reply to lpaper

    Quoted for epic truth. Always awesome to see one of the greats who worked his way up from the very bottom and has had great success at all levels remain humble and give back to the community.

    Great post sir, and Happy Thanksgiving.
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    Nov 25th, 2009 (11/25/2009 6:15pm) in reply to aconsuma

    I really liked this post. great post!
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