variance hurts my head though
I've been playing hold 'em for 3 weeks or so and I just read SSHE by Ed. I've been playing .50/1 at party and playing generally tight hole cards that he recommends. Most of the money I've lost has been from following marginal hands into the showdown.
Even if it isn't the best strategy for expectation, I, as a beginner, choose not to play marginal hands, but solid draw or near nuts on a made hand. I'd much rather creep up at a steady rate on my bankroll then have a slightly higher expectation and a roller coaster ride chasing marginal hands that have +EV.
I understand being aggressive when you have a reason to be but I'm just defending newbie action against playing these hands. If we're trying to build a bank roll and build some confidence I think it's not a bad idea to play lower variance plays?
In the long run though it's a bad idea to keep doing this.
This is just how I see it....my defensive psychology is kickin in.
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