Do you ever notice yourself playing too fast?

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Sometimes online I'll make a decision almost instantly, then a few seconds later think I probably should have taken more time.
It's usually not because I don't know what to do. I just get into a rhythm and start clicking pretty quickly.
Do you ever deliberately slow yourself down when you notice you're getting into autopilot?
 
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Yes and I hate it and wish I took more t8me... however I like to see more hands so it works out
 
Yes, definitely. Sometimes I play too fast, especially when I'm on a losing streak. I have to remind myself to slow down, think about the situation, and not make decisions just because I want to see the next hand.
 
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Yes, definitely. Sometimes I play too fast, especially when I'm on a losing streak. I have to remind myself to slow down, think about the situation, and not make decisions just because I want to see the next hand.
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That happens to me too, but in my case, it’s because I’m really bored; I don't think clearly while playing and end up making the worst decision.
 
Yes, definitely. When I notice I'm getting into autopilot, I try to slow down and give myself a few extra seconds to think through the action, even if the decision seems obvious. It helps me stay focused and avoid making quick clicks that I might regret later.
 
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Sometimes online I'll make a decision almost instantly, then a few seconds later think I probably should have taken more time.
It's usually not because I don't know what to do. I just get into a rhythm and start clicking pretty quickly.
Do you ever deliberately slow yourself down when you notice you're getting into autopilot?
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Yes, I do this a lot lol!! Playing too fast on the computer is a big problem because it is so easy to just click the buttons without thinking.
When you get into a fast rhythm, you stop thinking about what the other players have. I started losing a lot of chips because of this "autopilot" habit.

Now, I try to slow myself down on purpose. Even when I have an easy choice, I force myself to count to three before I click the button. This small break helps my brain wake up and stops me from making silly mistakes...
 
I definitely play faster when I’m bored or waiting for a good hand. Taking a few extra seconds before clicking really helps me avoid making decisions on autopilot.
 
Judging by the other players and their reaction times, I definitely play faster. Of course, when I'm in the bubble, I hold back too; in those situations, it's almost mandatory to stall for time in the hope of making it into the money.
 
I think it's very easy to get into autopilot when you focus only on your cards. You see your hand, decide whether it's good or bad, and click without really thinking about everything else that is happening at the table. I've noticed that a hand can't really be analyzed based only on the cards you're holding. You also have to think about your position, the board, the betting, your opponent's behavior and the stage of the tournament. Sometimes you have a decent hand, but the situation is completely wrong for playing it. When I realize I'm making decisions too quickly, I try to slow down and ask myself why I'm making that decision. Even taking a few extra seconds can make me look at the hand differently and notice something I was ignoring. I think that's one of the biggest differences between making a decision and simply clicking a button. When you play on autopilot, you're reacting to your cards. When you slow down, you start thinking about the whole situation.
 
yes, I notice behind me, my concentration drops, and I play on the machine, but I'm more of a hobby player and I don't work on the game
 
I do notice playing too fast sometimes, but I think its mostly due snap decisions allowed by online play (Raise/bluff/Fold/Bait). I feel like I could improve my play to allow time to roll out more.
 
Yes, I think it is skill to make sure that every action is considerate and deliberate. Sometimes, I'm good at this. Sometimes, not so much.
 
Yes... I'm trying to stop doing that, it usually happens to me when I play more than 6 tables, sometimes I like to play 9 months and I lose a lot, or I limit what I could have done better, I feel even more time pressure to make my move and I don't think so well about the size of the bets
 
When I'm tilting, I start playing way too fast without thinking and end up losing...
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yes, i usually play fast, but in certain situation i deliberately play slow and use my time bank totally. in a tournament, we are approaching ITM and i have limited chips which can last for one round and i am in SB or button.
 
Hello, the truth is that at the beginning I was one of those who answered me to bet quickly or I checked or folded quickly. Halfway through learning more about tels theory, I realized that it is a weakness and that it can be used for and against, not that knowing at what specific time to pay, check or resume and has benefits within the game.
 
If you find yourself clicking without thinking, not considering ranges, and making instinctive decisions, the best thing to do is take a break, reduce the number of tables you're playing, or simply end the session.
 
Absolutely! Especially when I’m playing multiple tables at once. I’ve definitely folded a perfectly good hand on the wrong table before. Very clever of me.

I also always have a good laugh when I see people folding on the button when both the small blind and big blind are sitting out... Only to realise that I actually do this myself from time to time when I hear the clock ticking on another table and instinctively fold the hand I already know I have to fold. 🤦‍♂️
 
(As a 99% online player..) I definitely catch myself playing too fast at times - it's a sign I'm off my A game and drifting into auto-pilot.
Multi-tabling and short decision timers don't help, it trains you into acting fast, fast, fast hand after hand.

I think having periodic breaks can help with a reset and snap you out of it, especially if you are mindful as you return and think "Let's slow down and think.."
 
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