Poker Rituals?

ADRI7HO · May 3, 2023

Creating a calm environment for a balanced game, but of course this often fails.

fullclock · May 3, 2023

I don't have any rituals, but I have thought about doing some. But my goal is to be professional first and then to live like one of them. I work hard every day to achieve my dreams.

hobojim1247 · May 3, 2023

I think the whole purpose is to get oneself to a state of not being distracted from the game. Some people go thru a set of rituals for that purpose. Others make sure drinks and snacks are prepared and readily available without distraction. I like to clear my mind of unnecessary distractions caused by everyday life. AND one guy I knew had no preparation, he showed up, sat down and once the cards were dealt he zoned in and nothing could penetrate his bubble. You could have told him that his house was on fire and his family was trapped and he would have told you to call the fire department and let them handle it and continued to play cards, never missing a beat.
Whatever worx for you.

hobojim1247 · May 3, 2023

ADRI7HO said:
Creating a calm environment for a balanced game, but of course this often fails.

LOL, a calm environment ceases with the first suckout....

Jamil · May 3, 2023

If it is a big tournament, I go to calm down and prepare for eating, drinking and playing quiet music..But if it is a regular tournament, I can play while I am a driver 🤣

manzanillo53 · May 3, 2023

ramorleans said:
Happy Monday, everyone! How do you start your morning?

Professional poker players swear by their pre-game rituals to ensure a successful session. From meditation to exercise. I'm not a professional poker player, but somehow I meditate, eat a full breakfast meal while checking my emails, and then start playing poker for the whole day.

Do you your own pre-poker rituals?

I do not believe in rituals or Carma or luck. I do not think meditation is a ritual as the previously mentioned ones are. It is, I think an excellent why to to focus your mind and get prepared a game. So is jogging for some people-

istbno · May 3, 2023

The main pre poker ritual - is a proper rest

Rachidao · May 3, 2023

I don't have a ritual but i don't like to start playing when i have something important to do.

infonazar · May 4, 2023

ramorleans said:
Happy Monday, everyone! How do you start your morning?

Professional poker players swear by their pre-game rituals to ensure a successful session. From meditation to exercise. I'm not a professional poker player, but somehow I meditate, eat a full breakfast meal while checking my emails, and then start playing poker for the whole day.

Do you your own pre-poker rituals?

My morning always starts very late and it always starts with coffee. I don't have any special rituals, my main conditions for playing poker are the availability of free time and a good mood.

19aleks57 · May 5, 2023

I don't do any meditation when I play online tournaments, because bots almost never make mistakes.

gravii2011 · May 5, 2023

The main thing is to sleep well and eat well. And then you can play.

Ruslan L · May 5, 2023

ramorleans said:
Happy Monday, everyone! How do you start your morning?

Professional poker players swear by their pre-game rituals to ensure a successful session. From meditation to exercise. I'm not a professional poker player, but somehow I meditate, eat a full breakfast meal while checking my emails, and then start playing poker for the whole day.

Do you your own pre-poker rituals?

I don't have any rituals. For me, poker is a hobby, just entertainment, and in order to have a good time, I personally don't need rituals or special training

YuriSLopes · May 5, 2023

I can't play poker throughout an entire day anymore.

I believe there's a diference between routine and ritual.

There's routines and habits that enables a sharper mind and healthier body all of which will inherently provide higher chances of success at the felt.

Man... I'm going through a philosophical wander here... Hehe...

Anyways, usually before a game (which are online) I put a calming instrumental music (has to be instrumental only, singing takes away my focus.) wearing headphones to damp noisy distractions. Bring awareness to my breathing. There's also an effective breathing technique inspired in the calming effects of sighing I may resource to.

Guess that's it.

Wish y'all great moments at felt.

M13A13 · Jun 5, 2023

Well, a little concentration helps with everything, not just poker, but I don't usually do that, but in my opinion the best thing is to rest, if you're rested, you have a good mind.

dongato2 · Jun 5, 2023

if you feel better doing a ritual before playing, just do it, i don't believe in it

skaterick · Jun 5, 2023

nothing fancy for me ...... my ritual is to finish breakfast , use the toilet ,and then login !

dino · Jun 6, 2023

my poker ritual is pretty much same every day.
Start laptop, read emails, open poker client, find a game and play.
lol

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