Lack of sleep or being overly tired is a good way to lose money due to mistakes in play. By
setting session limits when first setting down to a game of say four hours, this does not
become a problem. It is the all night games and playing to soon the next day that causes the
problem. Tired players make mistakes and some times begin to play on hope and not on the
cards that are dealt. Hope hands are hard to win and should not be counted on during a
game. Players that stop using their brain in a game are going to make mistakes and give
away a lot of money.
A fresh player has their wits about them and is less prone to making mistakes when playing.
For this reason sleeping till midnight and then sitting down to play is a really good idea. the
people at the table may have been there for a period of time and are getting tired. Many
players have tried this routine and it works for players that are disciplined. Tired players have
a problem staying with their discipline. Fresh players can do it for at least four hours. From
midnight to 4 in the morning can be money time for players that follow this routine.
Some players can actually take cat naps at a poker table and play well while doing it.
However most are suckers to play when they are that tired and falling asleep at a poker table.
The secret is knowing your own capabilities and how long you can stay focused on playing at
a time. There are many elements to successful play, but knowing your weaknesses and
strengths is a start to being a winner. Knowing your ability to play for long periods is
something that a player can determine themselves if they are honest with them self. Do not
kid yourself or believe you are superman, as most players are not as strong as they think they
are. Know thy self is part of being a winner. Recognizing tiredness or lack of sleep is
important to playing well for most players. Just remember to set session time limits and then
stick to them when the time is up. Poker is about deceiving other players, but never deceive
yourself. This is a time for complete honesty when looking at your self for how you react to
lack of sleep or being tired.
