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[QUOTE="IrishDave, post: 328307, member: 3388"]
Maybe I'm just a simple guy, but all the math and calculations take the fun out the game for me.  I'm an accountant and spend all day with numbers and I play poker to have some fun.  I justify my light hearted approach to the game by never bringing more to the table than I can afford to lose.  I'll certainly never be a pro as I'm not that disciplined; however, Moneymaker won one so there's hope for me too.  Since I moved to the South years ago (yep, was born a yankee), I've determined that folks up North are wound to tight - same thing I feel for the book and chart carrying players.  Unless you're using poker to make a living and pay the mortgage, enjoy the game - don't turn it into a statistical problem.  
 
 And yes, I know drawing to a gutshot straight isn't a good move but I couldn't quote the mathematical odds - nor do I care to.  I expect that the book/chart poker crowd will figure me an easy mark; however, I've been playing for over 35 years and have won much more than I've lost.  At the end of the day you have to trust your instincts as even if there's a 99% chance of something happening - that 1% occurs often enough to be noticed.  Anyway, this is all personal opinion and anything can happen when you gamble.  I just prefer to keep the game a game...
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