Rav - nice post man. I don't think I've ever had a >100 buyin downer, but I've definitely had my share of >50-60ish buyin downers. I can relate to the ridiculousness. Hell.. I started this month running like 35 buyins under EV in like 7 days lol.

Wish I knew a good way to deal with these downers though. I mean, it all comes down to the belief that poker variance will/MUST turn at some point. The second you stop believing that is prob big problems... or probably just quitting.

Rushpoker - I agree.. rush poker is definitely a fun break from the normal grinds with standard regs etc. Just play every hand.. since nobody has reads on you.. feels good!

Geni - how did your coaching session end up going? what stakes did you play during the coaching?