Do you ever feel like you’re stuck at the same level in poker?

[anasslaaleg]

Been thinking about this lately. You put in the hours, watch content, review hands… but somehow your results don’t really change. It’s frustrating.
I’m starting to think the biggest leaks aren’t always technical they’re mental. Autopiloting, playing tired, forcing volume instead of focusing on quality decisions.
Maybe improving isn’t about learning more, but about applying what you already know more consistently.
How do you guys break through plateaus in your game?

 

[thedarkman]

Yes, but better to stay at a low level and win fairly consistently than move up and lose.

 

[podoloboq]

I always rely only on my luck: either I'll be lucky and win, or I'll be unlucky and lose))

 

[Matt_Burns88]

Been thinking about this lately. You put in the hours, watch content, review hands… but somehow your results don’t really change. It’s frustrating.
I’m starting to think the biggest leaks aren’t always technical they’re mental. Autopiloting, playing tired, forcing volume instead of focusing on quality decisions.
Maybe improving isn’t about learning more, but about applying what you already know more consistently.
How do you guys break through plateaus in your game?

Yes! I have had this on a number of occasions. The thing is, you only know what you know and there is only so much you can learn and properly digest from watching content, or even following an online coaching course.

My suggestion is (if you can afford it) hire a coach for a database review and highlight your biggest leaks. Or find another player of a similar level, preferably slightly higher that you can work with as each other's study buddy. Just having a different set of eyes review your play will almost certainly help find areas for improvement.

 

[anasslaaleg]

Yes! I have had this on a number of occasions. The thing is, you only know what you know and there is only so much you can learn and properly digest from watching content, or even following an online coaching course.

My suggestion is (if you can afford it) hire a coach for a database review and highlight your biggest leaks. Or find another player of a similar level, preferably slightly higher that you can work with as each other's study buddy. Just having a different set of eyes review your play will almost certainly help find areas for improvement.

This is so true. At some point, consuming more content isn’t the answer you hit a ceiling with what you can learn on your own.
Sometimes all it takes is a fresh set of eyes. A coach or even a solid study partner can spot leaks you didn’t even know you had.
Poker can be a solo grind, but improvement doesn’t have to be. The right feedback can change everything.

 

[YLAN]

I didn't have plateaus in my game. When I started I was up then later down, up, down, up, down, up... If you get the drift. I didn't read books, watch contents, or review hands... just got to it & grinded live poker. "Learned" the old-fashion way by "getting the feet wet" & recognizing, adapting, adjusting to the table dynamics & results that come along. I was winning some tournaments just in my first few months (so I don't really believe in studying books. I don't understand them then but understand them now based on experience). It is not constant in a random game so later on I kept loosing & loosing then win some & loose some... you get the drift.

In my experience I'll just say to keep playing a lot & start "learning" the game. I would dare say that its a combination of many things & if you can recognize, adapt & adjust then perhaps you would not be stuck in a plateau but instead go up & down which is normal because of luck. Perhaps your problem is that you're not "learning". You do what others tell you in books or contents literally but not actually "learning" the game so you're stuck on loosing.

You will find your way, just keep looking... & playing. Lots of freerolls in Cardschat & you will "learn" a lot.

 

[burro]

I think my current plateau is more technical than anything else.
I’ve been playing a lot of Rush, so decisions are very fast and I end up going on autopilot without noticing. It helps with volume, but I don’t feel like I’m actually improving.
I’m starting to think I need to slow down a bit and pay more attention to details, even if it means playing fewer hands.

 

[YLAN]

I’m starting to think I need to slow down a bit and pay more attention to details, even if it means playing fewer hands.

I agree. If you trying to understand anything, you cannot rush. Understanding details is key. Slow down even if means giving more time.