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H.A.L.T before you play

This might seem crazy, but I believe that bad poker sessions can be avoided by simply playing at the right times. I use this system that seems to work for me.

Before I play I ask myself if I am:

Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired

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Hungry

Poker players get hungry for three things

1: FOOD - I make sure I am fully nourished, lots of juice and or coffee into me, before I even consider playing. My brain needs energy to function properly.

2: MONEY- I completely erase the need to win , or desire to win money from my mind. Life happens, we all need money at times in our lives. But this is no place to push things. I just play my game and know that in the end I will have the money I need.

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