If you study strategy-- for example solver poker--solvers have no aggression nor caution- there actions are based on strategy- when you understand why you should bet 1.5 pot OOP on turn with a semi bluff vs when you check give up based on strategy then you will not have to think about balancing two emotional not rational constructs.Anderson_ASA said:
That’s a solid point, but in practice ego still creeps in even if you know the theory. Do you use any in-game checkpoints or review habits to catch when you’re deviating from strategy?Anderson_ASA said:
Exactly! Solvers are the ultimate proof that poker is about strategy, not emotions. My goal is to reach that level of understanding where the 'why' completely replaces the 'ego.' It's a journey from emotional play to strategic execution, and I'm working on the discipline to follow the math even under pressure. Thanks eetenor for the lesson!eetenor said:If you study strategy-- for example solver poker--solvers have no aggression nor caution- there actions are based on strategy- when you understand why you should bet 1.5 pot OOP on turn with a semi bluff vs when you check give up based on strategy then you will not have to think about balancing two emotional not rational constructs.
Great question! Since I'm still improving my game, my main 'checkpoint' is simply asking: 'Is this strategy or emotion?'. I try to mark every hand where I feel my ego taking over so I can review it later with a clear head. Studying the 'why' behind the plays is definitely helping me replace ego with logic as I grow along with this community.mavonki said:
Haha, that 'he can't push me' mindset has definitely cost me a few buy-ins! It's funny how going for 'being right' instead of just being +EV can be so pricey. I'm learning that my bankroll doesn't care about my ego, it only cares about making good decisions. Thanks for the 'reality check,' Rolo! I'll try to leave my ego at the door and focus on the math next time.Roller said:
