Anyone else have a hard time keeping focused in MLB?

tacomax · 06-05-09, 07:03 PM

Have you tried having a wank? I suspect that was your first port of call, though.

Willie Bee · 06-05-09, 07:18 PM

Anyone else have a hard time keeping focused in MLB?

No. Outside of sex, beer and mowing grass, not necessairly in that order, staying focused on baseball is what I like best. Oh, and sweet potato fries.

BTK · 06-05-09, 07:19 PM

I take a day or two off, and then come out firing.

Baseball is long and it consumes WAY too much of my time.

jjgold · 06-05-09, 07:30 PM

I just bet anything now, kind of point and click betting. I am not wasting my time looking at stats and lines.

SlickFazzer · 06-05-09, 07:32 PM

Fukkin Gold.......

Shortstop · 06-06-09, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

I just bet anything now, kind of point and click betting. I am not wasting my time looking at stats and lines.

This is a great post. Those that over analyze and dig too deep into stats are doomed when it comes to betting baseball.

Paralysis by over analysis is so true in any sport. Anytime you see a post and there is 10 or 20 lines of analysis, fade their pick.

The General · 06-06-09, 03:54 AM

Try focusing on one or two divisions only, Slick.

accuscoresucks · 06-06-09, 03:55 AM

Expect to put a huge time investment into gambling. It is not uncommon to put 80+ hours/week. To be successful this is a business that will take over all aspects of your life. Once you get established and secure with yourself than you can cut back on the time investment but many guys still choose not to.

accuscoresucks · 06-06-09, 03:56 AM

No Superstitions: I personally do not know anyone who is superstitious and successful at the same time.

accuscoresucks · 06-06-09, 03:56 AM

Ego: I've seen this be the downfall of what otherwise may have been a good professional gambler. Until you have won 10 million or more gambling, check the ego at the door. If you have reached this level of success than why the need for the ego.
Emotions: This one is key. You must not let the highs and lows affect you. If you cannot do this than you need to find another profession. Examples of the bullshit I've heard ten thousand times. The ref made a bad call. The stupid jockey judged the pace wrong. Some dumb ass took MY card. Why did or didn't they go for the 2 point conversion. If you are or want to be a professional gambler this is going to happen everyday, SO FORGET ABOUT IT. If you can't handle it you have almost zero chance of success.
Bankroll: First you need to have one. What you can borrow on your **** card does not count.
Bankroll or Money Management: There are some good books on this subject. If you do not know what I mean by money management you need to buy such book. Hint: You cannot play 50-100 stud on a $10,000 bankroll. You cannot bet $5000/game on a $50,000 bankroll. You cannot play a $5 video poker machine on a $100,000 bankroll. If you try this you are not a professional gambler you are just a gambler who will go broke sooner rather than later.
Focus: If you are distracted with other activities, people, family or problems you will not be able to give gambling the attention it requires.