Poker Thoughts - Going Through Downswings

In this edition of Poker Thoughts, Doug shares his experiences with downswings and offers advice on what to do should you find yourself in such an unfortunate predicament. Anyone that plays poker long enough will run into a downswing. It happens to the best of us. Doug himself has been through some absolutely brutal ones, the most recent being a $1.7 million downer that took more than a year to recover. The manner in which a poker player handles oneself during such tumultuous times can define the career of a poker player. Many common reactions simply make things worse, until the situation spirals out of control. A calm, rational, and informed mindset is needed to right the ship. If you would like to see a topic discussed in future editions of Poker Thoughts, please leave a comment below. FOLLOW DOUG: Snapchat ►   / wcgrider   Twitter ►   / dougpolkpoker   Instagram ►   / dougpolkpoker   Facebook ►   / dougpolkpoker   Twitch ►   / dougpolkpoker