I once thought the smartest move was to mimic someone who had a huge streak in a card game. I studied their every move, copied their bets, and even tried to match their timing. At first, it felt like I was onto something, but within a few sessions I had lost more than I’d planned. What confused me was how different my results were compared to theirs. Do you think the success of those “big winners” is mostly down to luck, or are there other factors we don’t see?
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I’ve noticed people often underestimate how quickly the scene changes. A trick that works perfectly in one moment might already be outdated the next. By the time it’s widely known, others have found ways around it. That’s why the ones who rely on chasing what looked successful yesterday usually end up frustrated. I think a lot comes down to recognizing when to step back, slow down, and adapt instead of running after the highlight reels.
I’ve been down that road as well. I copied a strategy I saw work for a friend who cashed out big one weekend. The catch was, when I tried it, I didn’t have the same patience or awareness of my limits. It spiraled quickly, and I realized later that what works for one person can be a trap for another. There’s a solid explanation for this in https://markmeets.com/posts/why-following-big-winners-strategies-in-gaming-usually-backfires/ — it breaks down why copying others often fails, from the timing of tactics to the mental training behind them. That article made me rethink and instead focus on building habits that match my own comfort level.