It pleased him to buy the watch at the time and he felt gregarious about having invested in others. But he also expressed dismay about not being able to get together enough money to enter an even bigger final tournament. Here was a man who liked the hunt but had no genuine use for the kill other than bragging rights. If you are a moderate tipper, an adventurous player, and you treat yourself or someone else with you money you win, there s nothing wrong with a few moans and groans when things are going bad. But, when every lost pot becomes a bad beat and every bad beat has to be told and retold, you could be in for a sour surprise.
Nobody really cares.
Plus, as a constant teller of sad tales, you reveal yourself as a loser, probably a person who thinks he knows more about the game than he really does. A quick release of sadness or anger over losing, like concentric circles formed by throwing a stone into the water, soon dissipates, leaving behind a fresh, calm surface. It s not likely you ll ever change that part of your character defect that just has to lose money. But if you are merely a player who hasn t quite matured into a winning persona, there s still hope. You can achieve success by examining why you play, by setting goals, and by keeping a diary of sorts where you can go to review your progress.