1.

Describe the problem; Pradedu tiltinti ir kyla nervai kai pralaimiu pries fhišą didelį potą ir poto
pradedu žaisti atmestinai, bandau laimėti betkokia kaina.
2. Why does it make logical sense that you would react, think, or feel that way? the logical reason
you go on tilt when a fish sucks-out on you is because you always expect to win against bad
players; and the reason you loosen up when winning big is because in that moment your
confidence is high, poker seems easy, and it feels as if whatever you do, you’ll win. The rationale
behind these reasons does make sense, but you still need to try and eliminate them.

 I can’t control the cards, I can only control how well I play and how well I react” or “Playing too
loose when I’m up means I’ve lost control of my game.”
 In these examples, “Control in poker comes through my decisions and how I handle what
happens at the table. Bad beats have to happen in the long run for me to be profitable, because
without them, the game would fundamentally change,” or, “If I loosen up because I’m winning,
it means that I believe I’m just going to continue winning in the future no matter what I do.
Because of variance, that obviously isn’t true, so I j
 “I am going to recognize why the fish winning in the short term is good for me in the long term”
or “I am going to maintain a solid strategy whether I am winning or losing.”

Here are some ways to know your mental game problems are improving: You have increased
recognition of your patterns in real time at the table. You can recognize the signs of your patterns before
reaching your threshold. (That doesn’t mean you can control your emotions yet, just that you better
recognize what’s happening.) You have a stronger ability to control emotion while playing. You make
fewer poker mistakes. You have a stronger ability to play longer while battling a problem. You quit faster
(for the right reasons). You’re able to recover a solid mindset faster. The urge to berate your opponents
lessens. You have fewer negative thoughts. You feel normal faster after a bad session. Your absolute
worst is better than it was before. J [ You recognize new layers of the problem, or entirely new
problems. You have an increased desire to work on your game after the session. Writing Writing can be
a powerful tool to help you work through all aspects of your mental game. That does not mean you have
to be a writer. It’s a simple, free tool that: Builds recognition. Speeds learning. Takes what is in your
head and makes it more concrete. Creates a record for you to refer back to in the future for comparison
or reference. Frees up your mind, so you don’t have to remember as much. Organizes issues, so you’re
more prepared to take them head-on. Releases emotion and captures data to help you break down the
problem in the future. Helps to keep your game organized today; and if your game ever falls apart, it’s
easier to put it back together again in the future.
What causes you to tilt? (Bad beats, losing to fish, running bad, etc.) What are the things you say to
yourself out loud, or to other players, when frustration starts rising and when tilted? How do you know
that you’re on tilt? What’s the first thing you notice? How does your body react to tilt? (Head gets hot,
body is sweaty, heart races, fist is clenched, etc.) Can you identify the point when tilt starts shutting
down your thinking? At what point do you take action to deal with tilt?

Seven Types of Tilt

Injustice Tilt: Bad beats, coolers, and suck-outs are prime examples of
c

triggers
that make you feel cursed and make poker feel unfair.
Hate-losing Tilt: Many players hate losing even though they realize how
much
variance impacts results in the short run. Wanting to win is not the problem—
the
problem is how you handle the inevitable losses.
Mistake Tilt: Making mistakes is frustrating for many logical reasons; these
reasons just happen to be flawed because of inaccurate views about learning.
Entitlement Tilt: Classic Phil Hellmuth tilt is caused by believing that you
deserve to win for X, Y, or Z reason. Winning is a possession and you tilt
when
someone undeserving takes it from you.
Revenge Tilt: Disrespect, constant aggressive action, and opponents thinking
they’re better than you are just a few of the reasons why you seek vengeance
at
the table.
Desperation Tilt: The urge to win your money back and get unstuck is so
strong,
it makes you play monster sessions, force the action, and jump up in stakes.
INJECTING LOGIC . YOU DON’T CONTROL HOW YOU RUN, SO WHY FOCUS ON IT? YOU’RE A SHITTY
PSYCHIC AND CAN’T PREDICT WHEN IT’S GOING TO TURN AROUND. ALL YOU CAN DO IS KEEP PLAYING
WELL.