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1. "Texas Hold'em has its wins and losses, which is a well-known fact, but how to face the wins and losses at the poker table is not a simple question. For novice Texas Hold'em players, the first lesson is to cultivate a stable mentality, achieving composure in both winning and losing. Because one's mentality will determine how long they can play Texas Hold'em. In the long run, there is no luck at the poker table. When it comes to games of chance, luck is often a topic of discussion. However, for someone who wants to play poker for the long term, luck can be considered non-existent. But anyone who has played cards knows that sometimes the cards are very favorable, and you get the cards you need, while at other times, the cards are exceptionally bad. Doesn't this mean that luck varies? Can we really say there is no luck? Indeed, the observation made by many is accurate: on the surface, luck appears to exist and can be good or bad. However, let's take a longer-term view of this issue. If you play Texas Hold'em for a while, you will also realize that the probability of getting any particular hand is the same. Although specific cards may appear more frequently at times, over the long term, the probability of getting each hand is the same for every player. In other words, your chance of getting a big hand or a small hand, compared to your opponents getting a big hand or a small hand, is equal. Isn't it so? Anyone with some knowledge of probability can accurately understand that the answer is yes. From the perspective of the poker table, we can also understand it this way: Texas Hold'em is not a game between players and the house (dealer), but a game where players play against each other. The poker room profits from rake. Therefore, if the poker room's software consistently favors certain players, others will quickly lose all their money, which is not advantageous for the poker room. So, believe this: the probability of getting each hand is the same for every poker player in the long term. There is no such thing as luck in the long run. Therefore, novice players, if you want to excel in Texas Hold'em, you must first pass the mental test. Maintain a stable mentality, view luck indifferently, and remain composed in both victory and defeat. Only in this way can you achieve some success. Otherwise, when you win, you will become arrogant and quickly lose what you've won; similarly, when you have a losing streak, you will lose your reason and play recklessly, resulting in even greater losses. Therefore, it's essential to be indifferent to good or bad hands, card luck, and bad beats if you want to play for the long term."
2. "Since mindset plays a crucial role in the online poker world, how can poker players adjust their mindset? Here are two methods to cultivate a stable mindset: 1. Participate in free poker tournaments: Multi-table tournaments usually take a long time, but they can help improve your mindset and patience. If you can reach the money circle a few times, it indicates that your mindset has improved, and you'll also become more skilled in understanding card rankings and reading opponents. This period generally lasts about a month. 2. Play at low stakes: Start with limits like 0.02/0.04 to experience real-money games. Since you're playing with real money, your mindset should be different from when playing for free. Playing at these low limits will help you get familiar with and control your mindset when playing with real money while minimizing potential losses due to poor mindset or skills. Once you feel you've improved, you can move up to tables with higher stakes, like FL0.25/0.5, where the blinds are higher, so you'll need some time to adapt. However, this is the lowest stake for stable long-term profits. This period typically takes about two to three months. Mindset development is a long-term process, but if you want to play poker for the long term and be profitable, remember: your mindset determines your poker lifespan! |
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Post time 7-10-2023 11:29:02