Why Do Some Players Overcomplicate Simple Spots?

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Even clear decisions can turn into overthought situations, especially after studying theory-heavy content. Is information overload making decisions worse? How do you balance deep analysis with instinct during real-time play?
 
Perhaps, they start thinking several levels deep, trying to outsmart opponents who may not even be thinking that way. Sometimes the simplest line is the most profitable one.
 
Even clear decisions can turn into overthought situations, especially after studying theory-heavy content. Is information overload making decisions worse? How do you balance deep analysis with instinct during real-time play?
I think information overload is making our decision worse. In order to perfect out skills and learn strategies, we consume too much information, which makes playing complicated.
 
Too much poker theory content has damaged some players honestly. One simple fold suddenly becomes a university thesis.🤣 People watch twenty strategy videos and now every hand feels complicated.
 

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