I finally won a decent pot and immediately lost it all next hand 🤦♂️
Pulled off a pretty clutch play in a low-stakes NLHE game, scooped a nice pot - nothing huge but way better than what I usually end up with. Next hand, I got pocket queens and was feeling solid. I 3-bet, one guy calls, and flop comes all low cards. He shoves right away and for some reason I just snap-called. Of course, he has a set, and there goes my whole little win straight back across the table.
Still can’t decide if I should’ve just chilled out and maybe slowed down after that first win instead of getting all excited and pushing the action. Feels like every time I finally get ahead, I lose focus and punt it. In the moment it seemed justified but looking back, it’s classic mistake territory.
Is there something you guys do after a win to keep yourself level? Or am I just being too results oriented with these quick emotional swings?
After a quick win, I always adjust my bet size down for three rounds. It’s like my personal circuit breaker in online casinos.