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What is your typical day of grinding? Do you go to the casino? Do you grind at home?
Tell me more about how your day is!
 
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I recommend reading a good book... )
 
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I personally prefer to grind at home in the night time.
 
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alexswahn said:
A poker book?
Personally, I’m pretty skeptical about most books on this topic.
But if it’s a biography of a famous poker player, then yes — that can be interesting to read.
 
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Just play MTT if MTT are not working then play cash games not all day or week just when I have time and I'm free from my job
Only playing poker is dangerous do a job also
 
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Morning / Early Afternoon

I usually wake up without an alarm, since my sleep schedule is shaped around my late-night grind.
I make a light breakfast and start with a mental warm-up: reviewing hands, checking solver spots, and running a few range drills.
After that, I get some physical activity in — either the gym, some stretching, or a walk — just to clear my head and stay sharp.
I also prepare my meals and snacks for the session ahead.

Afternoon — Starting the Grind

I set up my workspace: multi-monitor setup, HUD, notes, bankroll tracking — everything in place.
Then I choose which tables or tournaments to play based on the softest traffic available.
I play in focused blocks of about 1.5 to 2 hours, taking short breaks between them to avoid fatigue and keep my decision-making sharp.

Evening — Prime Time

Evening is when the online games are at their softest worldwide, so this is usually the most important part of my day.
I run long sessions here, especially if I’m playing tournaments — MTTs can easily keep me going until 3–5 a.m.
If I’m playing cash instead, the pace is steadier but still very profitable at night.

Late Night

When the session ends, I do a quick review of the key hands.
I also take notes on my mental game — things like confidence levels, tilt moments, emotional leaks, anything that stood out.
Finally, I wind down with something relaxing: a series, some reading, or a bit of gaming before bed.
 
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austral said:
Morning / Early Afternoon

I usually wake up without an alarm, since my sleep schedule is shaped around my late-night grind.
I make a light breakfast and start with a mental warm-up: reviewing hands, checking solver spots, and running a few range drills.
After that, I get some physical activity in — either the gym, some stretching, or a walk — just to clear my head and stay sharp.
I also prepare my meals and snacks for the session ahead.

Afternoon — Starting the Grind

I set up my workspace: multi-monitor setup, HUD, notes, bankroll tracking — everything in place.
Then I choose which tables or tournaments to play based on the softest traffic available.
I play in focused blocks of about 1.5 to 2 hours, taking short breaks between them to avoid fatigue and keep my decision-making sharp.

Evening — Prime Time

Evening is when the online games are at their softest worldwide, so this is usually the most important part of my day.
I run long sessions here, especially if I’m playing tournaments — MTTs can easily keep me going until 3–5 a.m.
If I’m playing cash instead, the pace is steadier but still very profitable at night.

Late Night

When the session ends, I do a quick review of the key hands.
I also take notes on my mental game — things like confidence levels, tilt moments, emotional leaks, anything that stood out.
Finally, I wind down with something relaxing: a series, some reading, or a bit of gaming before bed.
It's like some kind of ideal schedule... )
 
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play at home
 
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I have focused on doing homework at home, after half a day, I dedicate myself to playing poker.
 
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I play at home in the evenings. I try to participate in all the freerolls available to me, and thanks to this, I accumulate a bankroll for playing in tournaments with buy-ins on weekends.
 
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I'm not sure if this really answers your question about a typical day, but I think the most important thing is to try to free up as much of that time for yourself as possible and take the time to think carefully about how best to use that time for poker and family.
 
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For me it’s mostly an online grind from home, with the occasional live session mixed in.
 
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I play from home — I’m currently allowed to work from home, so I take advantage of that to grind a bit more.
 
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alexswahn said:
What is your typical day of grinding? Do you go to the casino? Do you grind at home?
Tell me more about how your day is!
I usually get up at 10 a.m. At noon, my workday begins and lasts until 5 p.m. After that, I go for a walk and do some shopping. At 8 p.m., my poker session begins, which usually lasts until 1 a.m.
 
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if i'm on days or nights, so many freerolls during the days
 
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My typical grinding day starts early by reviewing hands, then I play online for several hours and I finish with analysis to improve my strategy.
 
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