[bernie]

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if you need to gather yourself mentally then fine, but a few weeks is a bit much. i dont see why most players dont just realize that the stretches will be there, and the longer you play the sooner til green pastures again.


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A few weeks is a bit much, imo. But everyone's different.

Most players won't understand how a bad run of cards of a big downswing works itself out until they actually go through it. It's one thing to read about it and all, but a whole 'nother to actually experience it. Especially an extended one that might last a few months of breaking even or being down.(more likely during live play) Even though you're playing fine, it will cast doubts on your game and play with you psychologically.

This is one reason why poker is a bit tougher than it looks, longterm.

People are human.

b