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That What You Fear The Most...
Could Meet You Half Way
If
I can just NOT throw a seven on THIS roll
I
KNEW the next roll was going to be a seven! Have you
ever wondered why when you can least afford a seven out, THATS when
it appears? Why is that? Certainly theres no reason mathematically it
should be so. As
always, I have an opinion on the subject
. In dice
influencing, once you have your head firmly around the physical aspect of the controlled
throw, the mechanics, it becomes largely a mental battle. A battle you wage with
yourself. When
things are going well, and youre flush with cash, youre in a relaxed state of
mind. When youre relaxed, your body will do as youve trained it to in
practice. Success begets success, or so it seems. However, if things arent
going well, a few short hands back to back, or maybe youre nearing your loss limit,
or perhaps youre betting a bit heavier than your comfort level, fear sneaks in. Fear, in
my opinion, is the second largest contributor to UNSUCCESSFUL dice
influencing. (Second only to booze, lack of discipline comes in a close 3rd) If your
mind is fearful, there is natural effect in the body. The effect may materialize in
different manners. Perhaps youll physically tighten up, clenching
various muscles. Maybe youll get distracted from the task at hand, trying to
figure out how youll explain the loss to your spouse/significant other. Your
fear may even reveal itself as frustration with other players and dealers. Regardless
of how fear affects you, it DOES affect you. Quite simply, if you
are shooting, and you actually fear the appearance of the seven, you have no business
being at the table because that fear will take it's toll on your proper throwing
mechanics. It's a vicious circle. Until you come to terms with the fact that
the seven is inevitable, the seven is neither friend nor foe, it just is, it will
indeed meet you half way. So, how
do you combat fear? If I made a list, it would be dozens of entries long. But
here are three to start with.
Play within your means: Youve
heard it a hundred times. Its common sense and nearly a proverb, yet every day
gamblers risk more than they can afford or more than theyre comfortable with in an
effort to catch up.
Accept all possible outcomes: This is a
philosophy derived from
The Way of the
Warrior Trader, by Richard D. McCall No matter what your SRR, you will throw the seven
SOME percentage of the time. It is part of the equation of what we do. The
seven is neither due, nor should it be UNEXPECTED. The seven out is
inevitable, and to curse the appearance of the seven gives it power and if you give it
power, then you have reason to fear it.
Practice your skill, and have confidence in it when applying it
at the tables: Shoot the
dice with assurance and be certain that you are committed in mind and body to EVERY throw.
If youre not confident that you have a measured influence over the dice, you
probably shouldnt be at the tables. As I
said, the list could be significantly longer, but the three things above are a good start.
The Crap Between Your Ears, as Heavy calls it, will contribute to the downfall of a
dice influencer just as much as lack of bankroll and discipline, booze or inadequate
practice. If youre allowing fear to visit you at the tables, then youre
meeting the seven out half way. ~woof~ |
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