HOW TO ENJOY LOOSING?
I don't understand how people can enjoy losing.
A slot player, just like a losing poker player, flushes money down the toilet and comes back for more.
If they truly hated losing, they would stop, or figure out how to win.
I HATE losing, even as a winning player, and I think this is actually a problem.
There has to be a way to embrace it, even if it's not enjoyable.
I have only rarely been at a table so fun, that I didn't mind being stuck.
AND I realize by now, losing and vairance is part of the game, but it's hard to prepare for that, because you want to go in with positive vibes.
Often, I can predict which way my session will go within the first few hours. It's just one of those things.
No one walks into the poker room EXPECTING to lose. OR expecting to waste hours folding and bleeding to death.
I'm actually quite envious of all these losing players. They are used to losing. They expect it. They are always thinking the worst case scenario. They hate AA or JJ and they "ALWAYS with with 52." And they seem to have fun, which I just can't understand.
They are so naive, its to their benefit. By NOT understanding the game, and thinking its all luck, they are more prepared to lose.
What are some tips or techniques to get into the mindset to prepare for anything?
I know it sounds cliche - to focus on the processs, but no one wants to drive an hour to the casino, wait another hour for a table sometimes, and then proceed to bleeed for hours.
Haven't read any replies but I've played for a long time. And my mental game is very good. I don't enjoy losing. But I adopt a stoic mindset. I don't let losing affect my play. Read the mental game of poker book . It should help.
Obviously, stop betting no limit games.
Most no-limit players are suckers being exploited by the very small % of players who have a temperament that aligns with the rules of no-limit.
Then there is this whole ecosystem of bullshit to convince you to play no-limit. "What are you too stupid to not win at no-limit?" lol.
"There's a sucker born every minute"
--P. T. Barnum at least a 100 years ago
Oh no! You are going to learn "GTO" and do the exploiting!! lol
Most that post here are ****ing suckers. If you can take a step back, there can't be anything more obvious.
Losing is always going to be painful. The best you can achieve is not let it affect your game while you are playing. But there is no away around feeling sadness and pain after a losing session, especially a big loss.
Good bankroll, deep awareness of own emotional state and being kind to myself are the only things that have helped me after a big loss. It's still hard. The other thing is how you handle the loss is part of your edge. It absolutely is. So there is some more motivation to get good at handling losses.
