Quote from: Steamtyme on February 08, 2020, 02:18:16 AM

It's true anything you do consistently in a game with opponents skews their view of you. Whether it's folding to 3 bets or bet folding the flop, some people will take it that you do this everytime. I always get antsy when I RFI 3 or 4 times in a row based on my pre-flop range. Usually it seems I'll have 2 really strong hands in a row where most people fold out because I've been perceived tight the last half hour or so while I waited on hands. Then I get the 3rd hand and it's in my range but near the bottom. I always think a little longer on these as to whether I play them or not, as I find people begin to lose their resolve and get annoyed maybe just spite jam or raise.
I know it still gets to me sometimes if I watch someone do the same maneuver 3 or 4 times, I still fight myself and my emotions at the table quite frequently.

Poker is just so much about strategy, psychology, reading your opponent, being scared. And as mentioned you can quite easily manipulate the thinking of your opponents by doing certain things. This might even include some intentional donk plays, that don't cost that much, but which might yield you lots of chips at a later stage; people don't forget that easily.

I actually thought about putting a little piece of paper on my screen to cover the hands I am getting dealt. Then just play a tournament or sit&go blindly, only analyzing what the others do and reacting accordingly. You will most likely lose, but it's maybe a good way to improve your strategic game and the ability to read your opponents.