BonVivant
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I've been playing poker profitably for a few years, but recently I decided to dive into becoming an AP... Seemed like a natural next step to add some EV to my life! Been training for about a year now—just a few hours a week since life keeps me busy with work and my girls.
Yesterday was my first big test—a single-day boot camp with other aspiring APs and some pros running the show. After hours of practice, I tested last (after nearly 9 hours straight!) and… failed. I made a few counting mistakes—off by 1 in a couple of shoes, and 4 in the first. Not great, but I had 4-5 perfect ones in between. My betting and strategy? Solid as a rock, though.
Honestly, I’m feeling a bit discouraged today. Thought I had put in the time, but maybe the long hours got to me. Being 40 and never a math whiz, I wonder if it’s taking me longer to sharpen my skills. I know when I’m fresh, I don’t make these errors. But hey, it’s all part of the learning curve, right?
For those of you who’ve been through this, how long did it take to feel confident in your skills? How do you balance the grind with staying sharp?
Yesterday was my first big test—a single-day boot camp with other aspiring APs and some pros running the show. After hours of practice, I tested last (after nearly 9 hours straight!) and… failed. I made a few counting mistakes—off by 1 in a couple of shoes, and 4 in the first. Not great, but I had 4-5 perfect ones in between. My betting and strategy? Solid as a rock, though.
Honestly, I’m feeling a bit discouraged today. Thought I had put in the time, but maybe the long hours got to me. Being 40 and never a math whiz, I wonder if it’s taking me longer to sharpen my skills. I know when I’m fresh, I don’t make these errors. But hey, it’s all part of the learning curve, right?
For those of you who’ve been through this, how long did it take to feel confident in your skills? How do you balance the grind with staying sharp?
