Feelings and competence in the game of poker
As we have discussed earlier, there are four learning phases to master any skill: Unconscious Incompetence Conscious Incompetence Conscious Competence Unconscious Competence Let's analyze…
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The thrill of playing poker
So far, we have examined many learning mechanisms, but if we want to fully understand their significance in this game, we need to discuss the…
Hand Histories Trap
Our brain structure has certain features that are deeply ingrained. One of them is context-dependent memory. Context-dependent memory means that what is learned in a…
Fear of Losing and Other Feedback Imbalances (Part II)
Another well-known feedback error is hero calls. Remember the last time you made such a call with ace high in a big pot. If you…
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Fear of Losing and Other Feedback Imbalances (Part I)
The cognitive bias of loss aversion suggests that people are inherently irrational when taking risks. They overvalue avoiding losses and undervalue potential gains. For example:…
We are exchanging the cold of the Lithuanian winter for the heat of the tropics
Hello, I want to apologize to everyone following my challenge for being one day late in uploading the report. Yesterday, I spent more…
The Importance of Feedback in Poker
We have already discussed things like isolated exercises and general game rehearsal, which can make our game more conscious. However, engaging in poker is generally…
Actions before the flop: how to play with small and medium pairs?
1. In the early stages of the tournament, it is best to just call with small and medium pairs. It is very difficult to…
The Path to Mastery (Part II)
The rule says: "To achieve mastery, you need 10,000 hours of deliberate play." What exactly is deliberate play? Erikson stated that it is not enough…
