Quote Originally Posted by Sorcery11 View Post
I read this book called The Alchemist. In it, an Arabic phrase "Maktub" is used repeatedly. Maktub means "It is written." Every time I am all-in I am reminded of this phrase.

The fate of the current hand is already determined, and whatever happens is supposed to happen so why should you worry? I really do believe in this, and as a result I have almost no anxiety whatsoever over the outcomes of all-in encounters.
Never read the book you mentioned, but... A+! You might be the smartest person ever with 3 posts. Keep on posting, playa!