easier to claw back losses than increase profits
 

If I start a session with $30 and drop down to $10 it is easier for me to climb back those $20 than to go straight from $30 to $50. Do I hate money subconsciously?

Re: easier to claw back losses than increase profits
 

When you lose, usually you lose $USD but you gain image. So if you tighten up people will pay you off more frequently. At lease thats the case with me.

Re: easier to claw back losses than increase profits
 

Theorectically, if you are in a cash game I would say it is easier to go straight to $50. My reasoning is that if you drop to $10 you might then get a monster hand all-in against an opponent but you can only win $10.

Does that make any sense

Re: easier to claw back losses than increase profits
 

Maybe u just play better when u feel motivated by fear as opposed to desire.

Re: easier to claw back losses than increase profits
 

I have noticed a similar thing happen to me. I have figured that it is because I play better after a downswing. I think through all the decisions more thoroughly and better weigh opponents ranges. The pain of continued bad play is a good motivator for me.

Re: easier to claw back losses than increase profits
 

Its possible that youre afraid of loosing and playing weak but
when youre stuck you actually start to playing poker cause you dont care.