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Phil Galfond and the Author Share Tips for Dealing with Poker Downswings
Phil Galfond and the author discuss strategies for dealing with downswings in poker. Phil Galfond suggests taking a short break to regain confidence during a downswing. The author mentions that playing fewer tables or moving to a lower limit can help during a downswing.
The author notes that discussing poker with friends can be beneficial during a downswing. The author also mentions that the poker community is more fragmented now, and many players lack friends who play poker. The author recalls a time when he played 24 tables of pot-limit Omaha to win a bet and achieve Supernova Elite status, but his confidence plummeted during a downswing.
Phil Galfond and the author agree that discussing poker with friends can help confirm that one's poker thinking is sound and that one is not making mistakes at the tables. The author also mentions that the poker community is more fragmented now, and many players lack friends who play poker.
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