Downswings: Why They Happen and How Strong Players Handle Them
Downswings are part of poker, but how you respond to them is what separates winning players from everyone else.
Downswings are part of poker, but how you respond to them is what separates winning players from everyone else.
Poker isn’t about winning every session, it’s about staying level-headed and making good decisions no matter how the game is going.
“We are not disturbed by what happens to us, but by our thoughts about what happens to us.” – Epictetus
A player’s range is just the collection of hands they could realistically have in a situation.
Awareness starts before you even play a hand. The first 30-60 minutes at a new table is incredibly valuable if you pay attention.