No matter what type of poker you play be it free poker games or big stakes cash there are a lot of startling similarities between poker and daily life. At a very basic level, poker is a game that's full of surprises, as is life. And in poker as in many facets of like those who take (calculated) risks often win the most.
Life is accompanied by its twist and turns and poker is full of it as well. In life we might meet someone one day and the next day that person might become the most important person in our life. In a similar way finding and getting good at poker can easily change your life direction.
We might win a lottery which we never wanted to buy or get a job in a great company which we never even thought would consider our application. And in poker, you could get dealt 2-7 in a big money game and still win the final pot through a combination of bizarre play events.
So as long as you keep getting lucky, enjoy each and every moment of it. We need to be patient to enjoy both life and poker. At times things go wrong and we feel as if it’s the end of the world for us.
Nothing seems to be right and we feel like giving up, but that’s the time to pick yourself up and fight-back hard. You should never ever say no to life or poker. Always maintain a positive attitude and have that never say die kind of an approach in both situations.
Both poker and life can be tough at times but in both cases as long as you have a good strategy, goals, objectives and keep going you will, barring accidents and acts of God get through hard times and into the sweet zone. Luck as many call it won't lave you for long if you do the right things. Keep doing the right thing for long enough and success will come to you.
In spite of the similarities between life and poker, there are a lot of differences as well. Unlike poker which is a game, life is real and cannot be taken for granted.
A wrong decision in poker might cost you a few chips or money, but a wrong step in life could make it hell. Mistakes in poker might take sometime to rectify, but mistakes made in life can take a lot more effort to be sorted out.
Unlike poker the decisions you make in life effect not only you, but also the people who are related to you (unless you lose the mortgage payment of course!). This is exactly the reason to live life in a proper manner and control yourself when things go wrong.
The best thing in such a situation would be to take some advice from your friends and relatives and keep your calm at all times. Always remember that poker is just a game and never try to make it a part of life because then all the tensions of poker will enter your life.
And if you do need some light relief by way of poker or need to learn how to play poker for beginners then don’t stress yourself out by playing games where you can lose money. Go play play free poker where if you really want to you can play maniac donk style without losing money!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Free Poker Games Guide To How And When To Gamble In Poker Tournaments
If you've played poker for anytime at all, especially free online poker or lost a wad of money in cash games, and shook your head in wonder at why and how some people insist on playing what is universally called donkey or donk style poker. I'm sure most anyone who plays free poker knows what donkey poker is, but in a nutshell it is a poker player who calls every hand, regardless of what cards they hold, who has no problem going all in with 92 off suit, closing their eyes and praying for a winning board; i.e., donking the hand.
I know many players who like to donk. Maybe it's because they're playing free online poker or in the case of cash players have more money than sense, or maybe it's a buzz of danger thing, or, and in some cases I'm sure it's because they've got no idea how to play poker. It may well be how they learned to play themselves, and never learned the many concepts of poker play such as outs, pot odds, etc.
I will also say, that trying to play donkey poker will break you faster than any other style of poker. You may win a few hands and build a small bankroll, but nearly every player I have seen play this style of poker goes broke and you will soon see them asking for a loan, or spending endless real cash in order to play again.
It can be quite frustrating to play against donkey style players. You may lose a few hands and be tempted to allow that emotion to affect your style of play, but in the long run, good poker play will only build your bankroll not bankrupt you. Patience is the number one skill you must possess to play a good game of poker and build your bank.
So when you are tempted to change your style of play, and we've all done it a time or two, remember in the long run you're the one who will still have a bankroll to play with while others will be scrambling to find someone to front them some chips!
To learn how to play and beat donkeys (and stay sane) go and play poker online free, there you will find legions of donkeys who will quickly show you their all in on 7-2 ways and generally attack your sanity! Free poker games sites are also the ideal places to learn how to play poker for beginners. On free poker sites you will learn poker basics in a low risk environment as well as learning how to combat donk play and find ways to regularly have the donkeys donate their stacks to your bankroll!
I know many players who like to donk. Maybe it's because they're playing free online poker or in the case of cash players have more money than sense, or maybe it's a buzz of danger thing, or, and in some cases I'm sure it's because they've got no idea how to play poker. It may well be how they learned to play themselves, and never learned the many concepts of poker play such as outs, pot odds, etc.
I will also say, that trying to play donkey poker will break you faster than any other style of poker. You may win a few hands and build a small bankroll, but nearly every player I have seen play this style of poker goes broke and you will soon see them asking for a loan, or spending endless real cash in order to play again.
It can be quite frustrating to play against donkey style players. You may lose a few hands and be tempted to allow that emotion to affect your style of play, but in the long run, good poker play will only build your bankroll not bankrupt you. Patience is the number one skill you must possess to play a good game of poker and build your bank.
So when you are tempted to change your style of play, and we've all done it a time or two, remember in the long run you're the one who will still have a bankroll to play with while others will be scrambling to find someone to front them some chips!
To learn how to play and beat donkeys (and stay sane) go and play poker online free, there you will find legions of donkeys who will quickly show you their all in on 7-2 ways and generally attack your sanity! Free poker games sites are also the ideal places to learn how to play poker for beginners. On free poker sites you will learn poker basics in a low risk environment as well as learning how to combat donk play and find ways to regularly have the donkeys donate their stacks to your bankroll!
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