dealing with tilt, some quick thoughts

Tilt = any emotional involvement in a prior hand
Good emotions make me call with the excuse, "I'm free-rolling this donk."
Bad make me call because, "It's my button, and my turn, you thief."

I really like the part about smiling after every big pot, win or lose. I find when I'm really on top of my game, I do this anyway.

Originally Posted by MadMojoMonkey

Tilt = any emotional involvement in a prior hand.

This definition has been discussed in this article:

http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerfo...-a-126106.html

While it's a good piece of writing (especially the list of emotional reactions, zomg, I think I do almost all of them), I believe this particular definition is not very accurate. Firstly, it leaves out tilts that arise from real-life issues. Secondly, it seems to me that it's possible to be emotional about previous hand without it negatively affecting your play. Like when you think happily and proudly about a very good river call you made, it can lead to tilt if you start feeling invincible and playing more recklessly. But often it just gives energy to concentrate and reminds to think of opponents' ranges.

I really like that "pause-breath-clear" concept. I've been practicing that lately and it's doing wonders for my game.