X-Terminators Poker Crew

Realization:  To comprehend completely; grasp. (2) To make real; achieve. (3) To obtain as profit.

The above word ?Realization? is defined verbatim by Webster?s II new revised dictionary.  Some of you are probably saying ?Who cares, and what does this have to do with poker?.  In my opinion it has to do with everything related to poker, and everything we strive to master as human beings.  It was pretty ironic how this definition was broken down in the perfect order as they needed to be discussed.  Remember, these are my thoughts and practices that have helped me.  I am passing them on to you, so you can get better as well.  My ultimate goal is to become the best player possible, and win some major titles some day.  Without ?Realization? it will never happen!!!         

Realization: To comprehend completely: grasp.  I believe this is the most important part of the definition.  Without this part, you will never accomplish part two and three of the definition.  In order to have success as a poker player (or anything in life) you have to comprehend completely and grasp the topic at hand to its fullest.  This unfortunately is not an easy thing to accomplish.  As individuals, we need to find our path to realization by ourselves for ourselves.  To comprehend completely and grasp this game to its fullest is a never ending process.  If you understand this and take the necessary steps to continue to learn and improve your game, success will come naturally.  Take the time to figure out what works best for you (Read, study, blog, internet guides and forums, boot camps or just trial by error) in the long run you will thank yourself for taking the best path towards success. 

Realization:  To make real; achieve: This is the step to becoming successful at this game.  In order to make real, you have to go out and put to use what you have learned.  There is no use reading, studying, or having all this information in your brain if you are not going to use it.  This may come at a cost, which is the unfortunate part about it.  Remember you picked this game, it did not pick you.  If you plan on becoming a serious poker player (Full time or Part time) money loss is part of the game.  If you just opened up a new business, then you are not going to see much return on you investment for quite some time.  But if you run your business the right way, it will eventually become profitable.  Apply this thought to poker and you will become successful.  Begin to apply your new techniques, even if they are not working right away, eventually they will work for you.  This game is always evolving; you need to evolve with it.

Realization:  To obtain as profit:  This step will come naturally and without you even realizing it.  With the time you have spent comprehending, grasping, making real and achieving you goal, you will start to see your wins tally up and your bank roll building.  My friends this is called putting in the hard work on and off the tables.  To obtain as profit is something we all strive to do, that is why we play the game.  In order to get to this final step you must be willing to constantly learn and sacrifice some of your profit.  If you believe, you will achieve.  The big score is within striking distance.

See you on the felt

Paul ?The Machine? Valencia