What's the Biggest Lesson Gambling Has Taught You?

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Every player learns valuable lessons through experience. Some discover the importance of patience, others realize that chasing losses usually makes things worse. For me, one of the biggest lessons is that discipline matters more than emotion. There will always be another opportunity tomorrow, so there's no need to risk everything in one session. What's the most important lesson you've learned during your time on Stake, and how has it changed the way you play?