Psychology of Moving Down In Limits

Posted on December 3, 2008 
Filed Under General

For a poker player, it is extremely difficult to move down limits after being accustomed to playing higher. There are several factors which make it hard to move down. One big reason is ego. It is easy to say, “I’m too good to play with the players at that limit.” Then there is the problem with people recognizing that you’ve moved down limits which usually indicates that a player is not winning at the limit they were playing at. No one wants to be noticed as a losing poker player. Even though it is almost impossible to convince yourself to ignore these instincts, if you want to be a successful poker player you might have to at some point. Poker is a game of longevity and endurance. If your bankroll cannot take the stress of losing buy ins at larger limits, then you should move down. If you are losing more than you are winning, you should move down. Don’t let your ego get in the way; think of it as business. Sometimes you must sacrifice yourself to sustain your business, and this includes finding a way to let your bankroll flourish. If you are worried about playing against players who are more novice than your skill set, remind yourself that you wont have to think as hard to win. If you are worried about people noticing your downsize, realize that you are managing your bankroll successfully and the odds are that they won’t be around in six months. Remember, if you are making poker your career, success isn’t measured by a few sessions but

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