I am attempting to play as many hands as possible, which isnt a lot since I work full time, and most of the free time is spent with the fiancee. However, she has been on vacation for about two weeks, and in that time I have managed to put in more hands than the previous two months combined.
My biggest block for winning consistently at 100 NL (or any limit really) is that I am still a bit of an overpair donk. I have one hell of a time letting them go, even when I know I am beat. I am working on folding them when appropriate, but it's still tough. Too much time spent at 25 NL where an overpair was money in the bank I think.
The best way I can think of to learn to fold not just overpairs, but second best hands in general is to trust my instincts, because I can usually tell when I am going to be beaten, but still end up calling anyways. That and pay a little more attention to my tables, so I can still pick off the nuts. One change that I have made recently is to stop betting into paired boards with no other draws when I have AA. It's usually only called by the pair, and I probably lose a lot by not letting someone bluff at me here. This also allows me to utilize my calling station tendencies a little.
I would also like to attempt to exploit some of the regulars at my current stakes, as I am usually avoiding them and just taking the easy money right now. I don't know if there is anything to be done other than to raise lighter. I have started 3-betting lighter with some good results so far.
Post flop I don't think I steal enough unloved pots. I take my share, but I want more than my share, as I'm sure we all do.



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