1 Determine a threshold of loss for yourself, and if you cross it stop playing immediately.
2 Set aside a certain amount of playing time and be careful not to go over your self-imposed limit. This may also help you to improve the quality of your family life.
3 Don’t play when you’re tired, upset or under the influence of any substance, licit or illicit.
4 Spend a few minutes observing the table at which you are going to play. This will give you precious clues about your opponents.
If you lose during your session:
5 Don’t play at a limit higher than your own. You’re more likely to lose everything than to recover your losses.
6 Never make a loss against someone into a personal issue. Trying to beat a specific player is the quickest way to lose against everyone.
7 Don’t play more hands just to catch up. Staying with your usual selection will help you in the long run.
8 Think about the instances where you negotiated badly and try to understand how you could have done better.
9 Check to see what your percentage of important wins was. If you are often below 65%, rethink your game.
10 Be objective with yourself, neither too easy nor too hard. Was it an unlucky evening or did you play badly?
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