Quote Originally Posted by Winnie D View Post
I just seem to develop some kind of mental block when I apply my counting skills to an actual game, be it for practice or in real time. My question for you guys is if any of you experienced anything similar to this while you were learning, and how you overcame it.
I can't say I remember this issue but I have been counting for decades so who knows. I do remember changing systems or learning other games and had some realtime issues to deal with. If actual practice games have the same issue, as you seem to have indicated, practice this way until the glitch is worked out. Then try the casino. When I was testing my preparation at the casino I always used a smaller spread. To me the goal was to see if I was ready yet on those trips rather than to make money. The first time I tried the system "upgrade" I wasn't ready and spent a couple more months prepping. The next time after some play I went to what I planned to play in terms of spread.

Don't forget to learn the money management aspect of card counting. Your success is tied as much to managing your BR and RoR as it is to your ability to count. Many CC fail because they don't realize this fact.