When we start taking poker more seriously, the first step is almost always to subscribe to a classic tracker (like PokerTracker or Holdem Manager) to get that good old HUD on the screen. But the truth is, the poker ecosystem has evolved significantly, and today there are amazing third-party tools that optimize our time, protect our mindset, and multiply our volume.
I want to share with you the additional tools (which are not pure data trackers) that have most impacted the quality of my grind recently.
Essential Tools to Optimize Your Grind
When we start taking poker more seriously, the first step is almost always to subscribe to a classic tracker (like PokerTracker or Holdem Manager) to get that good old HUD on the screen. But the truth is, the poker ecosystem has evolved significantly, and today there are amazing third-party tools that optimize our time, protect our mindset, and multiply our volume.
I want to share with you the additional tools (which are not pure data trackers) that have most impacted the quality of my grind recently.
The real day-to-day impact
For me, using Jurojin was a game-changer. Being able to automate bet sizes based on pot size and manage 6 to 8 tables without feeling like my brain is going to melt drastically improves our hourly rate of correct decisions ($/EV).
Also, neglecting my mental warm-up (which I now do using Primed Mind) was exactly what caused me to make stupid punts during the first few orbits of a tournament out of pure anxiety.
What about you guys? What do you use besides a Tracker?
I want to open up the debate here in the community:
I want to share with you the additional tools (which are not pure data trackers) that have most impacted the quality of my grind recently.
Essential Tools to Optimize Your Grind
When we start taking poker more seriously, the first step is almost always to subscribe to a classic tracker (like PokerTracker or Holdem Manager) to get that good old HUD on the screen. But the truth is, the poker ecosystem has evolved significantly, and today there are amazing third-party tools that optimize our time, protect our mindset, and multiply our volume.
I want to share with you the additional tools (which are not pure data trackers) that have most impacted the quality of my grind recently.
The real day-to-day impact
For me, using Jurojin was a game-changer. Being able to automate bet sizes based on pot size and manage 6 to 8 tables without feeling like my brain is going to melt drastically improves our hourly rate of correct decisions ($/EV).
Also, neglecting my mental warm-up (which I now do using Primed Mind) was exactly what caused me to make stupid punts during the first few orbits of a tournament out of pure anxiety.
What about you guys? What do you use besides a Tracker?
I want to open up the debate here in the community:
- Do you use any table management software or do you stick to the site's native layout?
- Is there any cheap or free tool you discovered recently that has been a "lifesaver" during your grind?