I hate days when...

[2Tone]

One of the big advantages of not playing poker for a living is that you don’t have to play anytime you don’t want to. A week from tonight, I’ll be in Vegas. A week ago, I was running cold, part of what seems to be a lengthy down cycle as of late. So before my big Vegas assault, I’m not playing a single hand for a (little) while. I plan to come back refreshed, my joy in the game renewed, and the nasty side of variance behind me.

There is lots of advise about what to do when running cold, or when poker seems to be occupying too much of your time, money, of otherwise causing problems. The best I know is to simply stop for a while. If that proves exceedingly difficult, there is a problem.

Don’t mean to get all preachy. Good luck.


(Oh. And that not playing a single hand? That's poker only. No-deposit required blackjack doesn't count.)

[eddo31]

good luck in vegas. the small break should recharge you and once you hit the tarmac at mccarren you will be making a beeline for the poker room.

the complete availability of online poker is a benefit, but too many people keep plugging away when they really should take some time off and enjoy other aspects of their lives. remember, the game will still be there when you want to come back tomorrow, next week, or next year. have fun with it. (as i begin to sound preachy)