Journaling your play and players

[cow344]

I will journal the hands I am dealt.  Keep track of other players and the cards they show, how they bet.  I also date the observations (people change).

Even track my moods, since there are time I lose focus.   I believe it helps my play and concentration.

[johnnas]

yes it does mood does alot.   you have to focus and stay away from river lol

[grilldoggy]

Use those notes to journal general play.  Don't pass judgement immediately.  Wait until you see that player again, read the note, and look for the pattern.  But know this - even bad players catch good cards, and then you may be setting a trap on your self.

[ericthegreat]

I tried to do this. but    i play to many games at one time and get very backed up. maybe i should cut back?

[radman1963]

Whats the format you use? How do you organize your entries?
An example of your system would be helpful
We could use it to help create our own

[NELLOB]

Sounds like a very good plan which obviously will help in the long run.  However, I would think it to be a lot of work and very time consuming.  Not being a hardcore poker player myself, I do not track players.  Also, playing at many sites and mostly in inconsequential games, it is not worth my while to bother.  I do, however, wish you the best of luck with this play tracking system.

[teabagger357]

Whats the format you use? How do you organize your entries?
An example of your system would be helpful
We could use it to help create our own

I would be interested in see the format to Cow. That's something I don't do but probably should to better my game.