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Originally Posted by jackvance

These kinds of positive approaches to stabilizing my game never really worked for me personally. I think it depends on your personality. For me, the fear of losing is what keeps me in line and concentrated and prohibits me from doing stupid things, not so much the focussing on positive aspects of playing a good game.

When I'm not afraid to lose money is a personal tell-tale sign I'm gonna be losing a LOT if I keep playing.

IMO, the fact that you say "these kind of approaches have never worked for me" pretty much dooms you. You have to let it work, IMO.

Good post, Aok.

Best,
EW