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Hi James

It may be that you are not cut out to be a poker player. I don’t mean anything bad by that statement but poker is a very streaky game. Sometimes you feel unbeatable and the deck hits you in the face. Other times you seem to have a gazillion bad beats in a row and you always feel that someone is going to suck out on you no matter what you are holding.

The art is to determine whether you are playing correctly and avoiding tilt as much as possible. Being correctly bankrolled is vital and helps you deal with the variance at this game.

If you are getting your money in correctly but suffering bad beats then it is ok. I know it hurts but long term that is what sorts the men from the boys. If you suffer a beat you just have to move on. Keep in mind that although you may be a favourite in any hand generally you will be no more than 70/30 to win – good odds but 30% of the time you lose. It seems in the heat of battle so unfair but really it is not so unjust when you consider the odds in any given situation.

Some people cannot handle the variance but you either have to accept it or move on and say poker is not for you.

Good luck on whatever you decide.