3 Mental Leaks you Didn't Know you Had

Chai Poker Academy
30 Jun 2025
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Strategy

This video reveals three major mental game leaks that secretly damage your poker winrate: tilt and emotional control issues, having too many bad days due to poor habits, and play anxiety that makes you take passive lines. Learn practical psychology-based solutions.

Mental leaks cost more than technical mistakes. Self-distancing reduces tilt. Strong habits prevent bad days. Accept fear instead of fighting it.

Mental Game Breakthrough Points

  • Risk aversion in simple spots like 4-betting AQ reveals deeper mental game issues
  • Tilt stems from tying poker results to personal identity and self-worth
  • Self-distancing technique: observe yourself in third person to reduce emotional reactions
  • Bad days come from depleted willpower and weak habits, not just lack of discipline
  • Building strong pre-session routines creates consistent baseline performance
  • Play anxiety leads to passive play that kills both winrate and enjoyment
  • Accept uncomfortable feelings instead of suppressing them to overcome fear-based decisions
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