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Aug 11, 2026 · Edge Coach

Upswings and downswings: mindset in variance

Poker brings runs both ways. Stop-loss, rest, and notes beat empty pep talk.

Upswings and downswings: mindset in variance

In a downswing, the easy mistakes are moving up, grinding longer, and picking events emotionally. Return to notes: which decisions are repeatable? What is just result noise?

Set rest rules: two busts in a row or emotional tilt means stop. Upswings are dangerous too—ego pushes you into buy-ins you should skip.

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