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Since I started playing, I see the strategy in almost everything, can you do that too?
 
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I've been playing for about a year and I've changed a lot. Thanks to studies about why I changed my way of thinking a lot.
 
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If there is a lot of strategy in poker, but there are also days when you are lucky and other days when you are unlucky.
 
Anderson_ASA said:
Since I started playing, I see the strategy in almost everything, can you do that too?
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Hi) If you constantly reset, this is also a strategy, and what should you call it?
 
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Yeah, that’s pretty normal. Poker trains your brain to think in terms of decisions, probabilities, and consequences.

But the real skill is being able to switch it on and off. Not every situation needs “range vs range” thinking sometimes you just make a simple decision and move on.

Poker gives you a mindset, but it doesn’t have to take over everything.
 
With a lot of practice you can make the decision automatically. Of course, in the past this required a lot of time to acquire what is called game volume, but there are some specific training methods that shorten the time.
 
Kasztor007 said:
Yeah, that’s pretty normal. Poker trains your brain to think in terms of decisions, probabilities, and consequences.

But the real skill is being able to switch it on and off. Not every situation needs “range vs range” thinking sometimes you just make a simple decision and move on.

Poker gives you a mindset, but it doesn’t have to take over everything.
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That's true! Once you start thinking with a "poker mind," it's hard to switch it off. In everyday life, we're constantly making decisions based on incomplete information, just like in a poker hand. But as you said, we don't need to get into every single one; it's all about learning to manage those risks every day.
 
Emerson2697 said:
I've been playing for about a year and I've changed a lot. Thanks to studies about why I changed my way of thinking a lot.
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I've been playing for over 5 years. It's amazing how studying the "why" behind the game completely changes your way of thinking. Poker is no longer just about the cards, it's about logic and behavioral processes. This evolution is what keeps me motivated to continue learning!
 
I believe that poker improves a player's mindset. So it's completely normal to apply what you learn from poker to your daily challenges. If poker helps you achieve this, that's just wonderful! 😉
 
dompoker said:
If there is a lot of strategy in poker, but there are also days when you are lucky and other days when you are unlucky.
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Absolutely! Luck is what makes poker so exciting for everyone, from beginners to professionals. Strategy is key in the long run, but we all need those lucky days to keep the game fun. Whether you've been playing for a year or a decade, the cards are sovereign and deserve our respect!
 
bablovod said:
Hi) If you constantly reset, this is also a strategy, and what should you call it?
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Good question! I would call it a "strategic mental reset." In life, sometimes you need to take a step back to take two steps forward, clear your mind, and start from scratch to avoid making wrong decisions. I think it's a way to protect your "mental bankroll"!... What do you think?
 
cwdignus said:
With a lot of practice you can make the decision automatically. Of course, in the past this required a lot of time to acquire what is called game volume, but there are some specific training methods that shorten the time.
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That's exactly it! Modern study methodologies definitely shorten the learning curve. That's why I joined CardsChat to learn from the community and improve my game along with all of you. I want to study smarter and improve my poker skills.
 
john_entony said:
I believe that poker improves a player's mindset. So it's completely normal to apply what you learn from poker to your daily challenges. If poker helps you achieve this, that's just wonderful! 😉
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I completely agree!
 
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