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Do you rely on your instincts when making decisions, or do you always follow strategy?
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if you want to win, you have to
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Yess, when something feel off/wierd, you need to go with your gut
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Yes, I used to rely on my instincts when I started playing poker. But I only did that because I didn’t know enough about the game. Now I don’t rely on my instincts, but play according to my strategy and in accordance with the playing styles of my opponents at the table. 
TulasMoreno
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You have to trust them in order to win, if you dont, youll lose all time.
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My instincts are not to be trusted. If you want to make a profit, just do the opposite of what I think. My instincts will not lead to profit. Having a tilt right now. 😟
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I believe them, but it would be better if I didn't)
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Yeah instincts will get better with more and more experience. Study helps. I trust my instincts but when they are wrong I don’t ever freak out about it, just learn from it and move on. This game is fun so I try to keep it that way.
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If you force it into instinct vs. strategy, you’ll end up misplaying spots.
The strongest players blend both—but not 50/50.
The strongest players blend both—but not 50/50.
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Sometimes but not always. I prefer to play it safe.
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my instincts often fail me
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If I have a good read or strong feelings about someone, I will naturally deviate from my strategy.
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I still make mistakes, both instinctively and logically.
Sometimes I trust my intuition and make mistakes, and other times I think too much and end up making a bad decision anyway. I think that's part of the learning process.
Lately, I've been trying to slow down a bit and understand why I'm making these mistakes, instead of just reacting.
Sometimes I trust my intuition and make mistakes, and other times I think too much and end up making a bad decision anyway. I think that's part of the learning process.
Lately, I've been trying to slow down a bit and understand why I'm making these mistakes, instead of just reacting.