Tag Archives: Mental Game

On Simplifying Decisions

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Jason Schlachter

As much research and many news reports have indicated lately, willpower is a muscle that can be worn out with use, and needs time to be replenished and restored.  This is the reason that advice columnists suggest that you remove … Continue reading →

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Conditional Probability

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Jason Schlachter

I was reading an article recently about the enormous Powerball Jackpot which said that you are 25 times more likely to win an Academy Award(25 million to 1) then to win the Powerball Jackpot (175 million to 1).  I dislike … Continue reading →

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Changing Your Mind

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Jason Schlachter

There is nothing wrong with changing your mind.  Your opinions are constantly shifting based on new information and a change in the status quo.  A month ago, 20 minutes felt like a long time to wait for gas for your … Continue reading →

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Why I Rarely Play Tournaments

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Jason Schlachter

Tournaments are great for the game of poker.  They bring together many people who are interested who are able to play without concern of losing a lot of money, and have the chance of winning a big prize at the … Continue reading →

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Flexibility

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jason Schlachter

Poker as in life, requires a great amount of flexibility.  Things come up, plans change,  and the ability to adapt and let things roll off your shoulders affect the way you deal with the current situation and influences the way … Continue reading →

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