If you don't know who Nancy is - read about her here. Real quick though, Nancy is the generic name of players we all have who we think we can beat, but we can't for some reason.
So, I suggested to my friend he should NOT continue to gamble with his Nancy. At first I said he should because his opponent is a good gambler and he can learn from the guy. But when he told me his confidence goes way down after he loses, and then he plays badly for days, I suggested he shouldn't play him after all. To me, that's a no-brainer and you stop playing the guy. My friend said another player gave him the same advice.
But... HE DIDN'T LISTEN TO US!
"Don't play him, not worth it if it lowers your confidence."
"Oh, hey, I'll do the exact opposite!"
Omg people, then why ask if you are going to be a rebel and go against suggestions?!?
Just kidding! He can keep losing money and confidence - no skin off my back.
However, his report was pretty awesome: He beat the guy!
Being nosey, I asked him what the difference was this time. Why could he beat the guy now and he couldn't just literally days before?
"I knew I was supposed to win that game getting that spot. I was so frustrated with myself for how I played against him that I had to overcome it." He added, "So, I just grinded it out."
He played the guy for two days straight (one day it was a 14-hour marathon).
Although he didn't listen me at all or his other friend, lol, I am so glad he still played the guy! He overcame a huge mental block/obstacle. AND! His opponent now wants weight! My friend lost over 4 times to him and he never asked to adjust. And now this guy is whining and wants to adjust the weight. Btw, I warned my friend the guy would want to adjust if he finally lost (so, hey, I was right about something!).
Congrats to my friend on the wins!
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