downswing GTO mindset variance In this podcast episode, David Yan shares insights about his poker journey. He talks about his approach to the game, dealing with both upswings and downswings, and finding balance in poker life. Yan discusses the importance of understanding opponent psychology and how he's developed emotionally through poker while maintaining competitiveness at high stakes. David Yan emphasizes the importance of understanding opponent psychology, maintaining emotional balance, and taking an open-minded approach to strategy rather than rigid thinking. Poker Wisdom from David Yan: He follows his gut feeling at the table, accepting that sometimes it might look like a mistake Understanding opponent psychology is crucial for exploitative play He believes many players overestimate their edges and underestimate risks Balance between competitiveness and enjoyment is important for long-term success Mental health and emotional development are valuable lessons gained from poker Open-mindedness and discussing strategy with others helps improve play Physical recovery (walks, swimming) helps reset mental state after intense sessions
