A player can run like a god for a week and look unbeatable… or run like a disaster and look clueless.
I think a majority of players over estimate their skill level and fool themselves into thinking their poor decisions were/are correct when running like the sun.
I think a majority of players over estimate their skill level and fool themselves into thinking their poor decisions were/are correct when running like the sun.
This is a classic question about the intersection of luck and personality; the answer depends on how a person evaluates their actions and circumstances, but often "luck" comes from those who prepared, took action, and persevered, while "goodness" is associated with skill and character. Often, luck is when preparation meets opportunity.
I've been playing poker for over 10 years, but I don't consider myself a good player. Sometimes I get lucky and win, but those wins aren't due to my skills. To be more precise, my skills aren't bad, but I have problems with discipline, and that ruins my statistics.Shadow6969 said:
A player can calculate probabilities, read opponents and look smart in sunglasses indoors, but luck is still needed. Poker is actually a philosophical experience. It teaches humility, patience and the fact that sometimes the best decision is still the wrong one.
I have won way more poker hands due to luck than skill, so I will take luck over skill in poker any day.
I would like to think that I am that good, but in reality, without luck, I would not have achieved the results that I have. Skills, experience, patience and discipline are all definitely very important factors, but if luck is not on your side, nothing will help you.Shadow6969 said:
I’ve had a few small results in MTTs, and at micro stakes I think I might have a slight edge there. In cash games, though, I relied mostly on luck and good cards so far. I’ve only recently started to work on my game more seriously, so results won’t depend just on running good, but on better decisions too.
