sitting out when you're way ahead (bankroll management question)

[drmcboy]

In Chris Ferguson's challenge, he suggests leaving the table of a cash game session if the money on the table represents more than 10% of your total bankroll.

I'm sure if he was asked he'd clarify that people at the table have you covered. It is hard to make correct decisions for 20% of your roll, or even to know what a correct decision looks like. As your total BR increases your can play larger games, which assuming a similar win rate makes you more money. So by passing on risky +EV plays you might increase your total expected win since you can for sure play in the larger games, whereas you might only have the roll to play those big games if those +EV plays work out in the short run.

[rowhousepd]

I'm sure if he was asked he'd clarify that people at the table have you covered. It is hard to make correct decisions for 20% of your roll, or even to know what a correct decision looks like. As your total BR increases your can play larger games, which assuming a similar win rate makes you more money. So by passing on risky +EV plays you might increase your total expected win since you can for sure play in the larger games, whereas you might only have the roll to play those big games if those +EV plays work out in the short run.

Ah, that makes perfect sense. Thanks dr!