Quote Originally Posted by BankItPayette
Here is your first mistake: Allowing past momentum swings to dictate your current play. Poker is a game of consistancy, don't let your highs and lows determine your play.
I would agree with this when having a negative session but I don't look at this as a mistake after taking a couple of pots and having a good session. Is this -EV? Sure and I understand that but I was willing to hedge here. I had a good read on my opponent and was willing to take a calculated risk for a few chips to see a flop that might take all his chips.

Quote Originally Posted by BankItPayette
Same thing here. Loosing hand #380924908 so that you can win hand #472947382 is a loosing cause and has no influence. Every hand is a new one.
Again, I see this in two ways. If you are refering to the internet I would agree, but when I'm sitting next to this person I disagree since he will keep me in mind when he is sitting to my right betting into me or raising me next week, whereas an internet player may not. Everyhand is a new one but not everyone you play against is new to you. The two cards I'm dealt are simply the opening salvo and when you've got your opponent leary it's easier to make the 72o look like Aces to them.