The 3 Steps to Turning Tragedy into Triumph (Handling Downswings in Poker)

[@JohnJay1745]

Maybe your best video ever Alec. "Letting Go" is a critical skill in life and in poker because the world, and our lives, constantly change. Moreover attachment to anything (things, people, situations) invariably causes suffering. For example, there is nothing inherently bad about owning a BMW M6 or having nice things. What caused you to suffer was your attachment to the BMW and what it represented, and attachment to your identity as a nosebleed-stakes poker player. You are not your things, your vacations, or your status as an elite poker player. You are merely the consciousness that observes your life. It's a powerful concept. It's instructive to watch you navigate your life's path. Cheers!

[@McGavel1]

+John Butrus Well said. For some reason that all reminds me of a saying: "Don't believe me, don't believe yourself, and don't believe anyone else, but learn to truly listen and you can speak the language of anything around you." ~ "4 Agreements"

[@lenskimono2954]

Namaste brother, currently using poker as part of my spiritual practice, it really tests you

[@McGavel1]

LensKimono Thanks, you too and I agree. So many great lessons on so many levels in poker, which is why it's profitable finanacialy as well for those who study more than most - who don't study at all but only play. GL - never give up - keep up the good work!!!

[@WSrambo187]

John Butrus Or a soul that observes..

[@sathish5414]

One of the "Best Video" by Alec And the "Best Comment" ever. Seeing life through......

[@JoaoPedro-fe3ok]

You really help me with my life and poker, thank you so much for sharing your ideas and toughts that help all of us not only in poker, but in ours lifes too. Thanks Alec!!!

[@JoaoPedro-fe3ok]

***** Thank you Alec! Yeah actually I have a question (: I'll send it to your email on your blog... Thanks!

[@markpham4044]

this video is what I went through the last 7 years...the high was so high and the low was so well not so low, but I did walk away from the game for a full year until i can fall inlove with it all over again. coming back to the game i fell inlove with years ago is all so fun!

[@zerekalexander2217]

This is the video that inspired me to add another tactic to my game: When I start feeling the classic "I have to get that money back"... I close the poker tables, turn on my xbox, play a high-energy game that I'm really really good at (gears of war comes to mind), feel like a badass again in minutes, and then, when I'm good and ready, go back to my computer, much different than before. The trick is to actually do it. This tactic is especially effective if you fall into the trap of feeling like a loser when you were, for example, up $140 but now you're only up 80.

[@adamzerner5208]

Hey Alex, thanks for posting this video. I think it's impressive how honest you are with yourself, and I have a lot of respect for that.

[@ConsciousPoker]

Thanks Adam.

[@jlinblazin]

Excellent video, thanks for keeping us inspired and informed Alec!

[@domais68]

Great advice. I've so been there in business. Losing a ton of money really messes with your head. For me, huge guilt and a loss of confidence were my main problems. I had a weird version of almost "financial PTSD." Thankfully, I've been able to come back and I'm so much stronger for having my set-back. Making a lot of money when you're young is almost always a recipe for a painful lesson. Thanks.

[@tylerjoyner9865]

Inspirational video. Most people would’ve never recovered from that. There’s a reason gambling has highest addiction suicide rates.

[@aldoserrano8231]

My wife once told me when i was in a bad downswing " this is a test on fire to see how bad you want it" it made it clear what to do next

[@McGavel1]

This is actually also a great video to watch when one feels good too for continued motivation, in my opinion, since success can often scatter the organized mind more than failure.

[@McGavel1]

Thanks again for this video. Keep up the good work. Cool point about how the bad beats are what teach us the most. GL never give up!

[@andrewmfried]

Thanks for opening up...very personal. Thank you.

[@reeves1982]

Like a boss! Good stuff Alec.

[@pluto3215]

Very good vid. Motivates me more. I work in the West Texas oil field, my home is in Fla, very hard to get to a casino, Congress won't let us play on line, SOMEONE HELP CONVINCE THEM PLEASE, but i go when I can. I got the itch!

[@ConsciousPoker]

Thanks for kind words.

[@imufekat]

This video is just too amazing. Wow.

[@pauloalmaria6833]

Thanks for the video Alec, when you talked about stepping away, it made me think about Covid cause I don’t think I’m made for online. It would be good to walk away for now until live games are back...not side games with mask wearers, I’m referring to WPT tournaments against hundreds of players. Made me think about hitting the books and studying poker until live games are back.

[@beeobama6091]

greatest poker video ever

[@aaronsoto6981]

Great video. Your awesome man. I play poker quite a bit. Eat sleep breath it. Hopefully someday I'm rich as you haha 👍👍😊

[@lightonstillwaters6789]

Tested in the crucible, the dross is burned away, leaving a molten core of iron.

[@weldog71]

Where's Wizzle?

[@elvismanhattan284]

Subb + Like = Sir i rarely say this but not only that i wish you best i really think u deserve it. Stay smart friend a lot of people cant clam down like that. Take their money ;)

[@Beanmachine91]

you look stoned XD

[@onesportwonder]

half of this video is just you bragging about how you spent your money

[@elvismanhattan284]

and then some drunk donky from live comes online and plays vs this kind of person. What dose he say after session? POKERSTARS IS RIGGED :)

[@BornIn1500]

nobody should be taking advice from this scammer.

[@jointhelodge7582]

why is he a scammer