Re: How bad is variance?
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If you're having huge swings on a regular basis it's probably because of your style and not simply the dreaded "variance."
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I agree with this. My play is a SLAG and I am not afraid to put my money in the middle if I think I have the best hand. I accept the swings inherent in the style (though I am far from proficient and have much to learn) which seems to work for me.
I think each player has to figure why they are playing, what their true style is, and how to best exploit the advantages of that style. Dr Al's book on the Psychology of Poker is an excellent and I highly recommend it.
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