Originally Posted by Alan Mendelson View Post
I think Rob should comment about what you wrote, but I look at Rob's system as a "total system" including his win goal system which I think can create many more smaller wins. If you used his 5% figure ($2500 win on $53,000 bankroll) I don't think there has ever been a time I haven't been up by 5% at some point-- but I didn't have the discipline to quit.

You of course make a big deal of his "special plays" and while the "math" shows they put you at a disadvantage, Rob doesn't dispute that math either. Yet, when they "connect' you can perhaps reach that win goal and leave.

Looking at Rob's system purely by the numbers, the numbers do not show a winning strategy. But Rob's system is also a psychology and philosophy about win goals and loss limits, and you have to account for that as well.

I think I have adopted the best of Rob's system -- his win goal and loss limit, with only a few of his special plays. And I emphasize this: only a few.

I think every player should pick and choose strategies and philosophies from various "coaches" that fit them the best.
That's what I did. Just as the math doesn't always correctly pick the "correct" winning hand, so it doesn't guarantee the special plays won't hit. I've been fortunate enough to win on most of the special plays Rob suggests.My favorite was similar to the one in his book. I kept getting junk even drawing at high cards. One hand came up with two high cards, and the suited cards with them were too small to reach a straight flush, so I swept them and hit 4 A's w/kicker. There are many others, but I say keep your math as far as I'm concerned-I'm using the computer on my shoulders.