What Was the Biggest Mistake That Improved Your Poker Game?

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Everyone makes mistakes while learning poker, but sometimes one mistake teaches the biggest lesson.
What was the biggest mistake you made that actually helped you become a better player?
For me, I used to focus too much on results instead of making good decisions. Over time I realized that reviewing my hands and learning from mistakes is much more important than whether I win or lose a single tournament.
I'd like to hear your experiences. What mistake helped you improve the most?
 
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The biggest mistake that helped improve my poker game was playing too many weak hands. I used to call with hands that looked decent but weren't profitable. Once I became more patient and started folding more often, my results improved. I also began reviewing my hands after tournaments to learn from my mistakes instead of blaming bad luck.
 
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