Is it really worth going all in? Short answer: no

[Kpaprince]

the decision to end a cash game session is less about results and more about decision quality. If I notice that I’m no longer thinking clearly or I’m playing hands on autopilot, that’s usually my first signal to quit.

I do use a loose stop-loss, but I try not to rely only on numbers. Feeling tired, bored, or slightly tilted is a much bigger warning sign than being up or down a few buy-ins. Once fundamentals like position awareness and bet sizing start slipping, I know my edge is gone for that session.

Another factor is the table itself. If the game dries up or strong regulars replace weaker players, I’m much more willing to leave—even if I’m winning. Protecting long-term EV matters more to me than squeezing out a few extra hands.

 

[pep12343]

Hello, with all due respect, I think your way of thinking is completely wrong.

1. A flip is impossible with the high probability of winning with AA.
2. If you can build a large pot with AA preflop, you should be happy. You have the best hand and you need less luck than your opponent to win it.

3. I would only retire with AA preflop on satellites where paid positions offer the same prize to everyone. 4.
We can't think: “I don't want to go all-in preflop with AA because my opponent will win everything and beat me.”

5. Obviously, by not going all-in preflop you can win more money against many opponents, but in the hypothetical case that you are allowed to do so and get a very profitable victory with AA, there is no problem. You can't complain about your bad luck when the game is about maintaining your skill; you don't control your opponent's luck or poor decisions.