the tilt cycle

[stinkypete]

i go on a big rush of cards and win big. i then feel invincible and start playing too loose. i lose money. i then realize i have to tighten up again and play good poker. i then go on a big rush of cards and win big. i then feel invincible and start playing too loose. i lose money. i then realize i have to tighten up again and play good poker. etc.

why can't i just play well all the time?

[Roland19]

Because you have no discipline or self control.

[stinkypete]

if that was the case i'd play loose/bad all the time.

[jumister5889]

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Because you have no discipline or self control.

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You have some discipline and self control, but not a lot. Remember next time when you're on a rush and instead of raising preflop with hands like Ace-rag and King-rag, just fold'em and remember the tilt cycle.

[Girchuck]

Don't feel invinvible. When you are on a big rush, reward yourself for tight play. I am talking bribes here. Anytime you fold this tempting A7o instead of raising, do something nice for yourself.

[TStoneMBD]

stinkypete, ive read your posts. you ARE invinsible. play every hand. its your style boy.

[Dave H.]

The reason is quite simple and you stated it perfectly...

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i then feel invincible

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