[The Yugoslavian]

I really like reminding oneself of this idea. I mean, it really *is* one long session with bajillions of decisions. The context surrounding them is important in evaluating the correct play but it doesn't have any richer meaning behind it unless we infuse it on our own.

What you're talking about reminds me of something I've taught in chess called "hope chess." It's the idea that people play do things "hoping" for a certain response. When not faced with that hoped for response, often, there is no real plan or solid thinking and the next play will be poor. You want to know what your opponent will be likely to do and the mistakes you may be able to engineer him/her into....BUT you should always know what you're going to do if they throw you for a loop and do something unexpected.

Okay, this may be a bit convoluted since I haven't been playing as much poker recently but there definitely is a very good insight in jman's post.

Yugoslav