A good example of how long swings can last -- why taking shots is bad.

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What makes you think you have BIG leaks in your game? Why are you NOT confident you're a winning player? Everybody has leaks, you just need to make LESS mistakes than other players. I think it's IMPOSSIBLE to play a perfect game at ALL times! You just make less mistakes than others. You sure look like a winning player to me! I've been winning 3+BB/100 40,000+ hands and I'm sure I made lots of mistakes but just not as much as my opponents! I've been a winning player for years and only recently kept detailed tracks. I think you're doing fine. I understand your pessimism because I've been there many times but you seem to be a player who THINKS about plays judging from your post so keep it up. You seem to be a winning player.