What's your biggest fear at a poker table?

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LiviuRo123

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Mine is misreading a huge spot and punting my stack. What scares you the most in poker?
 
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I think my biggest fear is sitting at a table and not feeling competitive. You know that moment when you start wondering if you actually belong there? It’s the worst feeling for a professional, not about losing chips, but losing confidence in your edge.
 
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I think my biggest fear is sitting at a table and not feeling competitive. You know that moment when you start wondering if you actually belong there? It’s the worst feeling for a professional, not about losing chips, but losing confidence in your edge.

This 110% for me as well. Because I've always been a competitive guy in pretty much everything I've done and have gotten pretty good in most things I've done that really interest me and I have had a passion for. While losing the chips and money hurts it's much worse not feeling competitive. Even if I am just a rec/hobby player.....when I show up I show up to be competitive and put up a fight no matter how high the stakes/buy-in might be.

Cheers!!!
 
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Not getting any playable hands and having to fold for two hours straight.
 
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Hmm how should is say that. Its not a fear anymore, but i struggle a lot staying focused. I try to improve focus with techniques like taking breaks, practicing mindfulness, and creating a mental anchor. Additionally, i prepare my body and mind by staying hydrated, eating light, and avoiding distractions before and during play. But yeah, it takes a lot of practice and patience.
 
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Getting a bad beat and tilting
 
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my biggest fear is getting angry and losing all my money in the past has already happened to me.
 
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For me, it’s definitely the river. 😅 You think you’re ahead all the way, and then that one brutal card shows up and ruins everything. Nothing worse than watching a perfect hand turn into a disaster on the last street!
 
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