How to Stay Calm When the Stakes Are High

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Discuss the mental side of poker, such as tilt management, patience, and controlling emotions. Share tips for handling pressure situations in big tournaments or real money games.
 
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Discuss the mental side of poker, such as tilt management, patience, and controlling emotions. Share tips for handling pressure situations in big tournaments or real money games.

I think the only way to solve all the mental problems we have when playing poker is to study the game.
This gives us confidence and then we build discipline and gain consistency.
All mental problems start to fade over time because what was unknown becomes clear.
 
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Studying poker involves understanding several key aspects of the game, such as strategy, psychology, game theory, and math.
 
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Obviously, approaching the final table, you reevaluate things, because there is a huge difference in the prize money for each place. I think you need to think more carefully, but not get too rigid, because then changing the entire gameplay could mean failure. You need to focus more, stay in the game as long as possible for a bigger win.
 
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I think the only way to solve all the mental problems we have when playing poker is to study the game.
This gives us confidence and then we build discipline and gain consistency.
All mental problems start to fade over time because what was unknown becomes clear.
In Poker, I admit that you have to master it and work on it well, because to evolve you absolutely need volume, and when the player analyzes his statistics, can analyze his errors to be well prepared for the swing of the evolution and above all you have to be ready for all situations, and to extract value.
 
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Obviously, approaching the final table, you reevaluate things, because there is a huge difference in the prize money for each place. I think you need to think more carefully, but not get too rigid, because then changing the entire gameplay could mean failure. You need to focus more, stay in the game as long as possible for a bigger win.
You are right, in the final table, you have to have more advantage, for dominate final table and finish in first position, you have to master your opening ranges in addition the aggressiveness you have to activate it well, especially know how to exploit the mistakes of the opponents and especially choose to be tight,
This strategic aspect is profitable, but at the beginning of the tournament you have to be very patient.
 
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When stressed, the body releases stress hormones such as adrenaline, which can lead to heightened emotional states and impaired judgment. This can lead to the player taking unnecessary risks, ignoring sound strategies, and failing to adapt to changing game dynamics.Physical well-being contributes to mental resilience. Prioritize sleep, exercise, and a balanced diet to keep your mind and body in optimal condition for your poker sessions.Develop a positive attitude and resilience. Understand that failures are part of the journey and view them as opportunities to learn and improve.
 
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That is what poker is all about. It's not easy to master. It's a tough road, but we'll do our best.
 
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Discuss the mental side of poker, such as tilt management, patience, and controlling emotions. Share tips for handling pressure situations in big tournaments or real money games.
Instead of thinking of the chips as cash in the $100/200 mandatory straddle cash game you decided to join - think of all bets in terms of Big Blinds - and stay calm!
 
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I don't think everyone can be calm when a big bank loses; emotions will still come out, especially if it's something important. Knocking on the table, hitting the wall, swearing at the screen or after leaving the hall are all familiar to us.
It seems to me that the only way to suppress emotions is to swallow tranquilizers and go ahead, the main thing is for your brains to work properly:)
 
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