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Poker Players Struggle to Maintain Planned Playing Hours
Community & StoriesApril 28, 2023·1 min read

Poker Players Struggle to Maintain Planned Playing Hours


Poker players often struggle to maintain their planned playing hours due to various reasons. These include tilt, accumulated emotions, laziness, lack of motivation, and weak willpower.

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Dmitry OOGWAY91 highlighted several key issues. Tilt, for instance, can significantly reduce the monthly playing distance. If a player experiences tilt a few times a week, it can cut down the playing time by 20%. Accumulated emotions and downswings also play a crucial role. Some players find it hard to continue playing during these periods, while others try to push through, often at the cost of quality.

Kirill ghoastim shared his experience of taking breaks when feeling tired or unmotivated. This approach helped him maintain a higher win rate but did not develop the habit of playing long hours without losing quality. He now works on forming a weekly plan and sticking to it, which has helped him manage his playing schedule better.

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