How do you get ready for a long grind?

[Bawse]

Do you mentally prepare before you start a long session on felts? How do you lock-in?

I always smoke before I play poker, and I like to wait until I have a urge to play. I get better results when I'm in a good mood, and I learned that over the years.

 

[pukana]

I need to smoke also and make sure i have enough weed/cigarettes for the grind, i will listen to music or find a stream to chill in also. depends what time of the day too, on overnight grinds i need to be quiet so just have max tables and no distractions

 

[Naza]

For me, locking-in is all about getting my mind steady before I jump into anything serious. I don’t smoke, so my routine is different. I usually take a moment to clear my head. Sometimes, it might means music, sometimes a short walk, sometimes just sitting quietly until I feel balanced. If my mood isn’t right, I don’t force it. I’ve learned that when my mind is calm and my spirit is settled, I make sharper decisions and I don’t chase anything out of pressure.