The BIGGEST Mistake Great Poker Players Make

Phil Galfond explains a paradox: most poker players (even great ones) will advise others to set stop-loss rules and take breaks, but almost none follow that advice themselves, especially when they need them most.

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Phil Galfond unpacks one of the biggest blind spots he sees among skilled poker players: they intellectually agree with using stop-losses and structured breaks, yet consistently ignore them when it matters. These players convince themselves they can make clear decisions mid-session—even after hours of play and massive losses. But Phil reminds us that in those moments, our judgment is compromised by fatigue, tilt, and ego. He questions why we trust our depleted, emotional selves instead of the clear-headed version that set the rule in the first place.

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