I was at a friend’s birthday and they were joking about playing after drinks. That is not a bravery approach. I once tried a small beer before a session and I was overconfident for no reason, I made a series of mistakes. I learnt quietly that mixing alcohol and strategy do not align.

For some time, I’ve not even opened my poker app. I think burnout is real. When you start forcing sessions strictly because you “must” recover losses, the interest will die. I used to enjoy reviewing hands but now I just sigh and it's a sign that something is off. That shows that a small break...

There are times you would be counting your winnings and smile. Then the following morning? It could be an empty feeling, like when a battery drains. The adrenaline crash was serious that day. It’s similar to when you receive your salary and then, you start to pay rent, data, food and some other...

Some people pick the same seat whenever they play. They even feel that the chair located at the corner brings luck. Someone said, the day he changed his seats, he lost heavily. I know that cards don't really care about the chair position, but the mind game is definitely real. That's human...

I was watching one YouTube guy this morning preaching about meditation before poker. Maybe I’m not wired for that. But I can’t lie, the one day I cleared my head properly I played calmer. Maybe meditation may not be the magic you need but control is the key .

It's not really easy to be a poker player. You would go to work, probably close by 6:00pm and then, you still want to study hands, spend time with family and grind with poker. You could be reviewing hands late in the night while everybody is sleeping. That is very tiring honestly, but the love...

I was just pouring my third cup of coffee and I paused thinking. Does caffeine even help or it just makes a person jittery? I feel very sharp for the first one hour I take it, then I start rushing to making decisions with no patience. That could be a grave mistake. What's your take on this?

I remembered feeling that back pain when playing online game for long. I know someone who also complained after sitting for almost 11 hours straight for one tournament and his waist nearly locked. This casino chair should be orthopedic but they are not. They cause serious pain.

I just watched a home game and I’m still thinking about it. The table was too chatty like everybody was talking like they are podcast hosts. One guy did not even let the dealer breathe. I strictly prefer a silent table. I just want to be able to think in peace. Noise are not good around the...

I don't think anonymity is only for shady moves. Privacy is a financial dignity to each and every one of us . I dont need third party analyzing every transaction I make. Yes, full anonymity attracts bad actors and that is what brings the regulation pressure we see around crypto. This is to...

Comparing Bitcoin to Terra collapse is not balanced. Terra is an experiment with shaky structure. Bitcoin have survived bans, crashes, FUD since 2013.

Regulation is a double-edged sword. When CBN first came for crypto that year, the market panicked . I remember trying to move funds and my bank didn't allow me do that. But the twist is that the P2P volume increase after that.

One deep run can change everything. Yes, it is very important to fix leaks, study more, move down if the bankroll is tight, but don't assume that long downswing automatically mean you are bad.

I was in a small cash game once and the dealer quietly told a newbie “maybe check here.” and that changed the dynamics of the game instantly. Dealers are supposed to be neutral and be professional. Helping beginners is good, but maybe after the hand, not in the middle of the game. The game is...

I could remember a game where a celebrity entered and instantly, he got the best seat. That's a preferential treatment. Meanwhile, the regular players are in a queue after paying for membership.I understand the business angle, we all know that fame attracts a crowd, but fairness is also important.

I just remembered one house game where three people were analysing one guy’s hand like a coaching session. These days, it seems people don't respect simple boundaries anymore. Even if it's a friendly game, fairness still matters. That's my thoughts though.

I know a couple of players who hate when the winner stands up. But the rule is to protect your bankroll with no hesitation. If I'm winning big, I would rack up calmly and bounce. Afterall, we are all there to make money. No hard feelings. At least, that’s how it should be.

I watched a game and one guy kept checking his phone with every hand. To me, that is a distraction. Banning phones fully might not work, but there should be restrictions during active hands. A total ban might not work.

I saw one clip where the pros were fully branded like it was a billboard and I just laughed. I think that's a marketing opportunity. I think the game is supposed to feel personal, not a trade fair exhibition. We just overpackage everything these days

I was on a poker app this afternoon and the atmosphere just feels too intense. Everything is strictly grinding and grinding. No room for vibes at all. I believe if newbies gets into it and get crushed in 20 minutes, they will never return again. I think more fun formats should be added, less...