With some digital series underway, thousands of players dream of that day when everything flows: perfect boards, surgical reads, and bluffs that cut through like a hot knife through butter. The famous eternal “A-Game”. The problem is that this state, although glorious, is statistically rare.
High-performance psychologist Alan Longo
In any competitive discipline, the high moments are exceptional. We admire Lionel Messi
One of the major mental leaks is perfectionism. Believing that high performance equals zero errors generates constant tension. A single bad call or a poorly timed bluff is enough for the internal narrative of “I’m not on my game today” to appear, opening the door to tilt and impulsive decisions.
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One Of The Major Mental Leaks Is Perfectionism. Lionel Messi Is An Example That Even When He Doesn’t Dazzle, He Competes At A Very High Level.
Longo insists that the elite don’t look for flawless sessions, but resilient sessions. They have a plan to manage error in real time: they recognize frustration, adjust their strategy, and return to their baseline. Mastery is not the absence of failures; it is the ability to sustain performance despite them.
In long series, there will be fatigue, stress, and gray days. Waiting for the ideal energy is a trap. The professional player adapts: simplifies decisions, reduces unnecessary risks, and protects their decision-making.
Because in the end, a career is not built on epic days, but on those when you don’t feel special… and yet you still play well.
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Source: Alan Longo on poker.org
