Dangerous illusion of the past

[SternSwiss]

If I analyse recent mistakes I have made, they often have to do with what preceded, which is not relevant to the game as it stands in its new configuration (say: after the flop).

I have remarked that if I start with a very good hand, it is more prone to blur what I should really be doing and that I risk to push things too far, relatively to the new game configuration. Some times, anaylzing the table shows proceeding is legitimate, but sometimes I am convinced I just kept too excited by my good original draw and overlooked the rationality of my next move.

I imagine that the amount of money that has previously been invested in the pot might also affect some (as a "foot-in-the-door" which other can use as bait). Luckily it seems I don't have that problem.

Just wanted to share.

[MichaelVitelli]

ok are you saying that if i have a pair of 10s under and a 10 shows up on the flop that i should check or fold??????????????? or are you just engaging in a manner of speaking that demands JIBBERISH??????????????. maybe that got by me but i am certain of one thing. i did not really understand what the hell you are talking about. well maybe i did but i am not certain, i think