Tilt is broader than anger
Tilt includes frustration, entitlement, fear, impatience, revenge decisions, overconfidence, and subtle emotional drift. The key issue is not emotion itself; it is lower decision quality.
Bankroll management protects skill from variance
A bankroll is a buffer that allows your edge to express itself over many sessions. Playing too high relative to your bankroll magnifies the risk that variance kills your momentum or confidence.
Useful habits
- Set stop-loss and stop-tilt rules before playing
- Review marked hands after emotional sessions
- Track whether mistakes are technical or emotional
- Move down when bankroll logic says you should, not when ego approves
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