[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":1355},["ShallowReactive",2],{"post-en-do-not-covet-victory":3},{"item":4},{"id":5,"title":6,"body":7,"description":1326,"extension":1327,"meta":1328,"navigation":1350,"path":1351,"seo":1352,"stem":1353,"__hash__":1354},"content/en/blog/do-not-covet-victory.md","Do Not Covet Victory: Lee Chang-ho's Poker Lesson",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":1285},"minimark",[10,15,19,22,37,40,45,48,64,68,73,76,97,103,106,110,115,120,131,136,149,151,155,159,170,175,188,190,194,199,202,222,227,230,234,238,323,325,329,333,338,349,354,365,367,371,375,386,391,402,404,408,412,417,420,434,439,452,454,458,463,477,482,493,498,512,517,525,527,531,535,546,550,561,565,581,585,593,597,601,609,614,625,630,641,645,653,655,659,662,665,747,752,754,758,762,767,778,783,794,799,804,806,810,815,826,831,836,838,842,847,855,860,873,878,889,891,895,900,908,912,923,928,936,940,945,956,961,972,977,982,984,988,992,995,998,1018,1023,1025,1029,1032,1052,1057,1059,1063,1066,1086,1091,1093,1097,1100,1105,1131,1136,1147,1152,1163,1168,1173,1175,1179,1183,1188,1193,1195,1199,1203,1208,1210,1214,1218,1223,1225,1229,1233,1238,1240,1244,1271,1273,1278],[11,12,14],"h2",{"id":13},"introduction-the-same-wisdom-on-two-boards","Introduction: The Same Wisdom on Two Boards",[16,17,18],"p",{},"Lee Chang-ho, the legendary Korean Go player, a 16-time world champion, is known as the \"Stone Buddha.\"",[16,20,21],{},"In his autobiography, \"Do Not Covet Victory,\" he writes:",[23,24,25],"blockquote",{},[16,26,27,31,34],{},[28,29,30],"strong",{},"\"I never pursue big wins; my goal is to win just half a point with each move.\"",[32,33],"br",{},[28,35,36],{},"\"A 51% win rate, accumulated over time, is an absolute advantage.\"",[16,38,39],{},"This statement has resonated throughout the Go community and across all competitive fields.",[16,41,42],{},[28,43,44],{},"Because this is the essence of Texas Hold'em.",[16,46,47],{},"This article will deeply analyze:",[49,50,51,55,58,61],"ol",{},[52,53,54],"li",{},"Lee Chang-ho's philosophy of \"Do Not Covet Victory\"",[52,56,57],{},"The fundamental similarities between Go and poker",[52,59,60],{},"How to practice \"Do Not Covet Victory\" at the poker table",[52,62,63],{},"Why \"coveting victory\" is the greatest trap",[11,65,67],{"id":66},"_1-lee-chang-ho-the-wisdom-of-the-stone-buddha","1. Lee Chang-ho: The Wisdom of the Stone Buddha",[69,70,72],"h3",{"id":71},"_11-what-does-do-not-covet-victory-mean","1.1 What Does \"Do Not Covet Victory\" Mean?",[16,74,75],{},"Lee Chang-ho's Go style is known as \"half-point victory\":",[77,78,79,85,91],"ul",{},[52,80,81,84],{},[28,82,83],{},"No Pursuit of Major Wins",": Even when opportunities arise to capture large groups or secure significant territory, he avoids taking risks.",[52,86,87,90],{},[28,88,89],{},"Focus on Small Wins",": Each move aims to gain a slight advantage (half a point).",[52,92,93,96],{},[28,94,95],{},"Accumulating Small Wins for Major Victory",": By amassing numerous small advantages, he ultimately wins the game.",[16,98,99,102],{},[28,100,101],{},"Result:"," His win rate is astonishing, with 16 world championships, dominating the Go scene for over a decade.",[104,105],"hr",{},[69,107,109],{"id":108},"_12-why-is-do-not-covet-victory-so-effective","1.2 Why is \"Do Not Covet Victory\" So Effective?",[111,112,114],"h4",{"id":113},"reason-1-reducing-risk","Reason 1: Reducing Risk",[16,116,117],{},[28,118,119],{},"The Covetous Player:",[77,121,122,125,128],{},[52,123,124],{},"Sees opportunities and thinks of \"total annihilation.\"",[52,126,127],{},"Takes huge risks in pursuit of major wins.",[52,129,130],{},"Once they fail, everything collapses.",[16,132,133],{},[28,134,135],{},"The Non-Covetous Player (Lee Chang-ho):",[77,137,138,141,144],{},[52,139,140],{},"Chooses the option with the least risk and stable returns for every move.",[52,142,143],{},"Even in the event of a mistake, losses remain manageable.",[52,145,146],{},[28,147,148],{},"In the long run, the lower the risk, the higher the win rate.",[104,150],{},[111,152,154],{"id":153},"reason-2-avoiding-emotional-fluctuations","Reason 2: Avoiding Emotional Fluctuations",[16,156,157],{},[28,158,119],{},[77,160,161,164,167],{},[52,162,163],{},"Mindset fluctuates dramatically with wins and losses.",[52,165,166],{},"Feels pride when winning, collapses when losing.",[52,168,169],{},"Emotions cloud judgment.",[16,171,172],{},[28,173,174],{},"The Non-Covetous Player:",[77,176,177,180,183],{},[52,178,179],{},"Each game is viewed as a \"small win\" or \"small loss.\"",[52,181,182],{},"Maintains a steady mindset, unaffected by emotions.",[52,184,185],{},[28,186,187],{},"Stable mindset = Stable performance.",[104,189],{},[111,191,193],{"id":192},"reason-3-the-accumulation-of-mathematical-expectation","Reason 3: The Accumulation of Mathematical Expectation",[16,195,196],{},[28,197,198],{},"What Does a 51% Win Rate Mean?",[16,200,201],{},"Assuming you have only a 51% win rate per game:",[77,203,204,210,216],{},[52,205,206,207],{},"Play 100 games: Expect to win 51, lose 49 → ",[28,208,209],{},"Net Win of 2 Games",[52,211,212,213],{},"Play 1000 games: Expect to win 510, lose 490 → ",[28,214,215],{},"Net Win of 20 Games",[52,217,218,219],{},"Play 10,000 games: Expect to win 5100, lose 4900 → ",[28,220,221],{},"Net Win of 200 Games",[16,223,224],{},[28,225,226],{},"In the long run, a 51% win rate represents a significant advantage.",[16,228,229],{},"Lee Chang-ho deeply understands this mathematical truth, which is why he relinquished the temptation of \"major wins\" and focused on accumulating small advantages.",[11,231,233],{"id":232},"ii-go-vs-texas-holdem-the-same-truth","II. Go vs. Texas Hold'em: The Same Truth",[69,235,237],{"id":236},"_21-essentially-the-same","2.1 Essentially the Same",[239,240,241,257],"table",{},[242,243,244],"thead",{},[245,246,247,251,254],"tr",{},[248,249,250],"th",{},"Dimension",[248,252,253],{},"Go",[248,255,256],{},"Texas Hold'em",[258,259,260,273,286,298,310],"tbody",{},[245,261,262,268,271],{},[263,264,265],"td",{},[28,266,267],{},"Core",[263,269,270],{},"Imperfect information game",[263,272,270],{},[245,274,275,280,283],{},[263,276,277],{},[28,278,279],{},"Goal",[263,281,282],{},"Maximize long-term win rate",[263,284,285],{},"Maximize long-term EV",[245,287,288,293,296],{},[263,289,290],{},[28,291,292],{},"Strategy",[263,294,295],{},"Accumulate advantages, manage risks",[263,297,295],{},[245,299,300,305,308],{},[263,301,302],{},[28,303,304],{},"Mindset",[263,306,307],{},"Avoid greed, seek stability",[263,309,307],{},[245,311,312,317,320],{},[263,313,314],{},[28,315,316],{},"Outcome",[263,318,319],{},"Accumulation of slight advantages",[263,321,322],{},"Accumulation of slight +EV",[104,324],{},[69,326,328],{"id":327},"_22-the-manifestation-of-greed-for-victory-on-both-boards","2.2 The Manifestation of \"Greed for Victory\" on Both Boards",[111,330,332],{"id":331},"greed-for-victory-in-go","\"Greed for Victory\" in Go",[16,334,335],{},[28,336,337],{},"Typical Scenario:",[77,339,340,343,346],{},[52,341,342],{},"Your opponent shows a weakness, and you want to \"capture the big dragon.\"",[52,344,345],{},"You take a huge risk to attack, aiming for a \"decisive victory.\"",[52,347,348],{},"Result: Your opponent counterattacks, your assault fails, and the entire board collapses.",[16,350,351],{},[28,352,353],{},"Lee Chang-ho's Approach:",[77,355,356,359,362],{},[52,357,358],{},"Sees the weakness but avoids the risky dragon capture.",[52,360,361],{},"Securely blocks, gaining a small advantage.",[52,363,364],{},"Continues to accumulate, ultimately winning by half a point.",[104,366],{},[111,368,370],{"id":369},"greed-for-victory-in-texas-holdem","\"Greed for Victory\" in Texas Hold'em",[16,372,373],{},[28,374,337],{},[77,376,377,380,383],{},[52,378,379],{},"You hit top pair on the flop and want to \"take all the chips.\"",[52,381,382],{},"You go all-in, aiming to \"maximize value.\"",[52,384,385],{},"Result: Your opponent folds, and you only win the small blind and big blind; or your opponent calls, revealing a stronger hand.",[16,387,388],{},[28,389,390],{},"The Non-Greedy Approach:",[77,392,393,396,399],{},[52,394,395],{},"You hit top pair but don’t rush to go all-in.",[52,397,398],{},"Make a suitable bet to encourage your opponent to continue investing.",[52,400,401],{},"By the river, maximize value.",[104,403],{},[11,405,407],{"id":406},"iii-avoiding-greed-for-victory-in-texas-holdem","III. \"Avoiding Greed for Victory\" in Texas Hold'em",[69,409,411],{"id":410},"_31-core-principle-pursue-ev-not-big-wins","3.1 Core Principle: Pursue +EV, Not Big Wins",[16,413,414],{},[28,415,416],{},"What is +EV?",[16,418,419],{},"EV = Expected Value",[77,421,422,428],{},[52,423,424,427],{},[28,425,426],{},"+EV Decision",": Over the long term, this decision will lead to profit.",[52,429,430,433],{},[28,431,432],{},"-EV Decision",": Over the long term, this decision will lead to losses.",[16,435,436],{},[28,437,438],{},"The Essence of Non-Greed:",[77,440,441,444,447],{},[52,442,443],{},"Do not chase \"how much I can win this hand.\"",[52,445,446],{},"Pursue \"what is the EV of this decision.\"",[52,448,449],{},[28,450,451],{},"Every +EV decision is like Lee Chang-ho's \"half point.\"",[104,453],{},[69,455,457],{"id":456},"_32-case-study-1-top-pair-on-the-flop","3.2 Case Study 1: Top Pair on the Flop",[16,459,460],{},[28,461,462],{},"Scenario:",[77,464,465,468,471,474],{},[52,466,467],{},"You hold A♠ K♠, and the flop is K♥ 9♣ 3♦.",[52,469,470],{},"You have top pair with a top kicker.",[52,472,473],{},"Your opponent raises to 3BB from the CO position, and you call from the button.",[52,475,476],{},"On the flop, your opponent bets half the pot.",[16,478,479],{},[28,480,481],{},"Greedy Player's Approach:",[77,483,484,487,490],{},[52,485,486],{},"\"I have top pair! He definitely doesn't have me beat!\"",[52,488,489],{},"You raise to 3x, aiming to \"take all the chips.\"",[52,491,492],{},"Result: Your opponent folds, and you only win a small pot; or your opponent 3-bets, forcing you to fold.",[16,494,495],{},[28,496,497],{},"Non-Greedy Player's Approach:",[77,499,500,503,506,509],{},[52,501,502],{},"\"I have top pair, but my opponent might have a set.\"",[52,504,505],{},"Just call to control the pot size.",[52,507,508],{},"Observe the turn and river before deciding how to act.",[52,510,511],{},"Result: You maintain information advantage and avoid significant risk.",[16,513,514],{},[28,515,516],{},"EV Analysis:",[77,518,519,522],{},[52,520,521],{},"Greedy Player: High risk, low reward (opponent either folds or counterattacks).",[52,523,524],{},"Non-Greedy Player: Low risk, stable reward (controls the pot, maximizes value).",[104,526],{},[69,528,530],{"id":529},"_33-case-study-2-the-temptation-of-drawing","3.3 Case Study 2: The Temptation of Drawing",[16,532,533],{},[28,534,462],{},[77,536,537,540,543],{},[52,538,539],{},"You hold J♠ 10♠, and the flop is Q♠ 9♣ 2♠.",[52,541,542],{},"You have a flush draw and a straight draw (9 outs).",[52,544,545],{},"Your opponent bets 2/3 of the pot.",[16,547,548],{},[28,549,481],{},[77,551,552,555,558],{},[52,553,554],{},"\"I’m definitely going to hit! This is a golden opportunity!\"",[52,556,557],{},"You call or even raise.",[52,559,560],{},"Result: You miss on the turn and river, losing a big pot.",[16,562,563],{},[28,564,497],{},[77,566,567,570,575,578],{},[52,568,569],{},"Calculate pot odds: need to invest 2/3 of the pot, with a hitting rate of 32% (9 outs).",[52,571,572],{},[28,573,574],{},"Pot Odds = (Pot + Opponent's Bet) / Your Investment Needed.",[52,576,577],{},"If pot odds > hitting rate, call; otherwise, fold.",[52,579,580],{},"Result: Only call when it’s +EV, leading to long-term profit.",[16,582,583],{},[28,584,516],{},[77,586,587,590],{},[52,588,589],{},"Greedy Player: Ignores math, relies on instinct (-EV).",[52,591,592],{},"Non-Greedy Player: Makes rational decisions based on math (+EV).",[69,594,596],{"id":595},"_34-case-3-pride-after-winning-streak","3.4 Case 3: Pride After Winning Streak",[16,598,599],{},[28,600,462],{},[77,602,603,606],{},[52,604,605],{},"You win 5 hands in a row, doubling your chips.",[52,607,608],{},"In the next hand, you hold A♦ 5♦ in the UTG position.",[16,610,611],{},[28,612,613],{},"The Greedy Player's Approach:",[77,615,616,619,622],{},[52,617,618],{},"\"I'm on a hot streak! I can win this hand too!\"",[52,620,621],{},"Raise A5o (a weak hand) from UTG.",[52,623,624],{},"Result: You get 3-bet, call; miss the flop, continue to bluff; ultimately lose a big pot.",[16,626,627],{},[28,628,629],{},"The Disciplined Player's Approach:",[77,631,632,635,638],{},[52,633,634],{},"\"I've won a few hands, but that doesn't mean I can relax my discipline.\"",[52,636,637],{},"Fold A5o (the correct decision) from UTG.",[52,639,640],{},"Result: Avoided an -EV decision, maintained profitability.",[16,642,643],{},[28,644,516],{},[77,646,647,650],{},[52,648,649],{},"Greedy Player: Controlled by emotions, forgets discipline (-EV).",[52,651,652],{},"Disciplined Player: Remains rational, strictly follows strategy (+EV).",[104,654],{},[11,656,658],{"id":657},"iv-five-manifestations-of-greed-for-victory-mapping-the-five-poisons","IV. Five Manifestations of \"Greed for Victory\" (Mapping the Five Poisons)",[16,660,661],{},"Lee Chang-ho's principle of \"not being greedy for victory\" is a solution to the poison of \"greed.\"",[16,663,664],{},"However, \"greed for victory\" is not just about \"greed\"; it can trigger all five poisons:",[239,666,667,680],{},[242,668,669],{},[245,670,671,674,677],{},[248,672,673],{},"Five Poisons",[248,675,676],{},"Manifestation of \"Greed for Victory\"",[248,678,679],{},"Result",[258,681,682,695,708,721,734],{},[245,683,684,689,692],{},[263,685,686],{},[28,687,688],{},"Greed",[263,690,691],{},"Wanting to double up in one hand, chasing big wins",[263,693,694],{},"Taking huge risks, ultimately busting",[245,696,697,702,705],{},[263,698,699],{},[28,700,701],{},"Anger",[263,703,704],{},"Wanting \"revenge\" after a loss, trying to recover quickly",[263,706,707],{},"Tilt, consecutive losses",[245,709,710,715,718],{},[263,711,712],{},[28,713,714],{},"Delusion",[263,716,717],{},"Believing in \"luck,\" ignoring probabilities",[263,719,720],{},"Chasing low probabilities, long-term losses",[245,722,723,728,731],{},[263,724,725],{},[28,726,727],{},"Sloth",[263,729,730],{},"Becoming arrogant after wins, relaxing discipline",[263,732,733],{},"Blindly taking risks, giving back profits",[245,735,736,741,744],{},[263,737,738],{},[28,739,740],{},"Doubt",[263,742,743],{},"Wanting to win too much, wavering in decisions",[263,745,746],{},"Missing optimal opportunities",[16,748,749],{},[28,750,751],{},"\"Not being greedy for victory\" is a comprehensive solution to the five poisons.",[104,753],{},[11,755,757],{"id":756},"v-how-to-practice-not-being-greedy-for-victory-in-poker","V. How to Practice \"Not Being Greedy for Victory\" in Poker?",[69,759,761],{"id":760},"_51-step-one-redefine-victory","5.1 Step One: Redefine \"Victory\"",[16,763,764],{},[28,765,766],{},"Incorrect View of Victory:",[77,768,769,772,775],{},[52,770,771],{},"How much I won in this hand.",[52,773,774],{},"How much I profited today.",[52,776,777],{},"How many times I multiplied my bankroll this month.",[16,779,780],{},[28,781,782],{},"Correct View of Victory:",[77,784,785,788,791],{},[52,786,787],{},"How many +EV decisions I made.",[52,789,790],{},"Did I maintain rationality and discipline?",[52,792,793],{},"Did I recognize and transform the five poisons?",[16,795,796],{},[28,797,798],{},"Insight from Lee Chang-ho:",[23,800,801],{},[16,802,803],{},"\"Victory is not about winning a lot, but about winning steadily.\"",[104,805],{},[69,807,809],{"id":808},"_52-step-two-establish-a-51-mindset","5.2 Step Two: Establish a \"51% Mindset\"",[16,811,812],{},[28,813,814],{},"Before each decision, ask yourself:",[49,816,817,820,823],{},[52,818,819],{},"What is the EV of this decision?",[52,821,822],{},"Will this decision be profitable in the long run?",[52,824,825],{},"Am I pursuing +EV, or am I chasing \"big wins\"?",[16,827,828],{},[28,829,830],{},"If EV > 0, execute; if EV \u003C 0, fold.",[16,832,833],{},[28,834,835],{},"Don't chase a \"100% win rate,\" just aim for a \"51% win rate.\"",[104,837],{},[69,839,841],{"id":840},"_53-step-three-control-pot-size","5.3 Step Three: Control Pot Size",[16,843,844],{},[28,845,846],{},"Lee Chang-ho's Wisdom in Go:",[77,848,849,852],{},[52,850,851],{},"Don't aim to kill the big dragon, just seek small victories.",[52,853,854],{},"Control the \"temperature\" of the game, preventing it from spiraling out of control.",[16,856,857],{},[28,858,859],{},"Application in Poker:",[77,861,862,865,868],{},[52,863,864],{},"Don't aim for all-ins every hand.",[52,866,867],{},"Control pot size to reduce variance.",[52,869,870],{},[28,871,872],{},"Small pots = low risk = stable profits.",[16,874,875],{},[28,876,877],{},"Practical Methods:",[77,879,880,883,886],{},[52,881,882],{},"Flop: Bet 1/2 - 2/3 of the pot, rather than going all-in.",[52,884,885],{},"Turn: Continue to control the pot based on opponents' reactions.",[52,887,888],{},"River: If ahead, make a moderate value bet; if behind, decisively fold.",[104,890],{},[69,892,894],{"id":893},"_54-step-four-record-minor-advantages","5.4 Step Four: Record \"Minor Advantages\"",[16,896,897],{},[28,898,899],{},"Lee Chang-ho's Habit:",[77,901,902,905],{},[52,903,904],{},"Review each game, noting where \"half-point advantages\" were.",[52,906,907],{},"Analyze opponents' weaknesses, accumulating experience.",[16,909,910],{},[28,911,859],{},[77,913,914,917,920],{},[52,915,916],{},"After each session, record in a \"Hand Awareness Log.\"",[52,918,919],{},"Mark each +EV decision (this is your \"half-point\").",[52,921,922],{},"Track your ratio of +EV decisions to monitor progress.",[16,924,925],{},[28,926,927],{},"Goal:",[77,929,930,933],{},[52,931,932],{},"Don't chase \"how much I won today.\"",[52,934,935],{},"Pursue \"how many +EV decisions I made today.\"",[69,937,939],{"id":938},"_55-step-five-embrace-small-victories","5.5 Step Five: Embrace \"Small Victories\"",[16,941,942],{},[28,943,944],{},"The Mindset of the Greedy Player:",[77,946,947,950,953],{},[52,948,949],{},"\"I only won 10BB, that's too little!\"",[52,951,952],{},"\"I should be winning 100BB!\"",[52,954,955],{},"Result: Pursuing bigger victories leads to losses.",[16,957,958],{},[28,959,960],{},"The Mindset of the Content Player:",[77,962,963,966,969],{},[52,964,965],{},"\"I won 10BB, that's a stable +EV.\"",[52,967,968],{},"\"In the long run, I'll win more.\"",[52,970,971],{},"Result: Maintains stability and continues to profit.",[16,973,974],{},[28,975,976],{},"Inspiration from Lee Chang-ho:",[23,978,979],{},[16,980,981],{},"\"Winning by half a point is still a win.\"",[104,983],{},[11,985,987],{"id":986},"_6-go-and-texas-holdem-resonance-of-eastern-wisdom","6. Go and Texas Hold'em: Resonance of Eastern Wisdom",[69,989,991],{"id":990},"_61-the-philosophy-of-go","6.1 The Philosophy of Go",[16,993,994],{},"Go originated in China over 4,000 years ago.",[16,996,997],{},"Core philosophies of Go:",[77,999,1000,1006,1012],{},[52,1001,1002,1005],{},[28,1003,1004],{},"Moderation",": Neither greedy nor neglectful, seeking balance.",[52,1007,1008,1011],{},[28,1009,1010],{},"Concealment of Strength",": Not revealing one's power, accumulating small victories for greater success.",[52,1013,1014,1017],{},[28,1015,1016],{},"Unity with Nature",": Harmonizing with the game, flowing with the situation.",[16,1019,1020],{},[28,1021,1022],{},"This embodies the wisdom of Taoism and Confucianism.",[104,1024],{},[69,1026,1028],{"id":1027},"_62-the-philosophy-of-texas-holdem","6.2 The Philosophy of Texas Hold'em",[16,1030,1031],{},"Though Texas Hold'em has Western roots, its essence is the same:",[77,1033,1034,1040,1046],{},[52,1035,1036,1039],{},[28,1037,1038],{},"Avoid Greed",": Not chasing big wins, but seeking +EV.",[52,1041,1042,1045],{},[28,1043,1044],{},"Rationality",": Based on mathematics and grounded in probability.",[52,1047,1048,1051],{},[28,1049,1050],{},"Awareness",": Recognizing one's emotions and attachments.",[16,1053,1054],{},[28,1055,1056],{},"This aligns perfectly with Eastern practices of self-cultivation.",[104,1058],{},[69,1060,1062],{"id":1061},"_63-lee-chang-hos-stone-buddha-spirit","6.3 Lee Chang-ho's \"Stone Buddha\" Spirit",[16,1064,1065],{},"Lee Chang-ho is known as the \"Stone Buddha\" because he:",[77,1067,1068,1074,1080],{},[52,1069,1070,1073],{},[28,1071,1072],{},"Is as Steadfast as a Mountain",": Remains expressionless regardless of wins or losses.",[52,1075,1076,1079],{},[28,1077,1078],{},"Has a Calm Heart",": Unaffected by emotions.",[52,1081,1082,1085],{},[28,1083,1084],{},"Is Solid as a Rock",": Every move is the optimal solution.",[16,1087,1088],{},[28,1089,1090],{},"This represents the highest realm of mastery in Texas Hold'em.",[104,1092],{},[11,1094,1096],{"id":1095},"vii-conclusion-do-not-covet-victory-for-that-is-true-triumph","VII. Conclusion: Do Not Covet Victory, for That Is True Triumph",[16,1098,1099],{},"Lee Chang-ho's \"Do Not Covet Victory\" is not just a book about Go; it is a wisdom book about life and personal growth.",[16,1101,1102],{},[28,1103,1104],{},"The essence of \"Do Not Covet Victory\" is:",[49,1106,1107,1113,1119,1125],{},[52,1108,1109,1112],{},[28,1110,1111],{},"Let Go of Attachment",": Focus on the process, not the outcome.",[52,1114,1115,1118],{},[28,1116,1117],{},"Embrace Uncertainty",": You cannot control luck, but you can control your decisions.",[52,1120,1121,1124],{},[28,1122,1123],{},"Accumulate Small Advantages",": A 51% win rate translates to a significant advantage over time.",[52,1126,1127,1130],{},[28,1128,1129],{},"Maintain Equanimity",": Do not be arrogant in victory, nor resentful in defeat.",[16,1132,1133],{},[28,1134,1135],{},"At the poker table:",[77,1137,1138,1141,1144],{},[52,1139,1140],{},"Do not chase \"a double up.\"",[52,1142,1143],{},"Do not seek to \"prove yourself.\"",[52,1145,1146],{},"Do not aim for \"big wins.\"",[16,1148,1149],{},[28,1150,1151],{},"Only pursue:",[77,1153,1154,1157,1160],{},[52,1155,1156],{},"Every decision is +EV.",[52,1158,1159],{},"Every moment of awareness transforms the five poisons.",[52,1161,1162],{},"Every hand is a practice in self-mastery.",[16,1164,1165],{},[28,1166,1167],{},"This is \"Do Not Covet Victory.\"",[16,1169,1170],{},[28,1171,1172],{},"This is \"The Poker Table as a Dojo.\"",[104,1174],{},[11,1176,1178],{"id":1177},"lee-chang-hos-quotes-and-their-reflections-in-poker","Lee Chang-ho's Quotes and Their Reflections in Poker",[69,1180,1182],{"id":1181},"_1-i-never-seek-big-victories-i-only-aim-to-win-half-a-point-each-hand","1. \"I never seek big victories; I only aim to win half a point each hand.\"",[16,1184,1185],{},[28,1186,1187],{},"Poker Reflection:",[23,1189,1190],{},[16,1191,1192],{},"\"I never chase big pots; I only ensure each decision is +EV.\"",[104,1194],{},[69,1196,1198],{"id":1197},"_2-a-51-win-rate-is-an-absolute-advantage","2. \"A 51% win rate is an absolute advantage.\"",[16,1200,1201],{},[28,1202,1187],{},[23,1204,1205],{},[16,1206,1207],{},"\"A 51% expectation value leads to consistent profits over time.\"",[104,1209],{},[69,1211,1213],{"id":1212},"_3-the-more-anxious-my-opponent-is-the-calmer-i-become-the-greedier-they-are-the-steadier-i-remain","3. \"The more anxious my opponent is, the calmer I become; the greedier they are, the steadier I remain.\"",[16,1215,1216],{},[28,1217,1187],{},[23,1219,1220],{},[16,1221,1222],{},"\"The more my opponent tilts, the more composed I stay; the more aggressive they are, the more patient I become.\"",[104,1224],{},[69,1226,1228],{"id":1227},"_4-a-true-master-is-one-who-can-conquer-themselves","4. \"A true master is one who can conquer themselves.\"",[16,1230,1231],{},[28,1232,1187],{},[23,1234,1235],{},[16,1236,1237],{},"\"ZenPoker's goal is not to teach you how to win against others, but to help you stop losing to yourself.\"",[104,1239],{},[11,1241,1243],{"id":1242},"next-steps-in-reading","Next Steps in Reading",[77,1245,1246,1253,1259,1265],{},[52,1247,1248],{},[1249,1250,1252],"a",{"href":1251},"/from-five-poisons-to-five-blessings","Not Coveting Victory: How to Transition from Five Poisons to Five Blessings",[52,1254,1255],{},[1249,1256,1258],{"href":1257},"/poker-is-not-gambling","Poker is Not Gambling: The Line Between Poison and Antidote",[52,1260,1261],{},[1249,1262,1264],{"href":1263},"/poker-awareness-journal-template","Poker Awareness Journal Template",[52,1266,1267],{},[1249,1268,1270],{"href":1269},"/five-elements-system-explained","Detailed Explanation of the Five Poisons, Five Blessings, and Five Elements System",[104,1272],{},[16,1274,1275],{},[28,1276,1277],{},"Do Not Covet Victory · The Poker Table as a Dojo",[16,1279,1280,1281],{},"🧘 ",[1249,1282,1284],{"href":1283},"/review","Begin Your Journey of Mastery",{"title":1286,"searchDepth":1287,"depth":1287,"links":1288},"",2,[1289,1290,1295,1299,1305,1306,1313,1318,1319,1325],{"id":13,"depth":1287,"text":14},{"id":66,"depth":1287,"text":67,"children":1291},[1292,1294],{"id":71,"depth":1293,"text":72},3,{"id":108,"depth":1293,"text":109},{"id":232,"depth":1287,"text":233,"children":1296},[1297,1298],{"id":236,"depth":1293,"text":237},{"id":327,"depth":1293,"text":328},{"id":406,"depth":1287,"text":407,"children":1300},[1301,1302,1303,1304],{"id":410,"depth":1293,"text":411},{"id":456,"depth":1293,"text":457},{"id":529,"depth":1293,"text":530},{"id":595,"depth":1293,"text":596},{"id":657,"depth":1287,"text":658},{"id":756,"depth":1287,"text":757,"children":1307},[1308,1309,1310,1311,1312],{"id":760,"depth":1293,"text":761},{"id":808,"depth":1293,"text":809},{"id":840,"depth":1293,"text":841},{"id":893,"depth":1293,"text":894},{"id":938,"depth":1293,"text":939},{"id":986,"depth":1287,"text":987,"children":1314},[1315,1316,1317],{"id":990,"depth":1293,"text":991},{"id":1027,"depth":1293,"text":1028},{"id":1061,"depth":1293,"text":1062},{"id":1095,"depth":1287,"text":1096},{"id":1177,"depth":1287,"text":1178,"children":1320},[1321,1322,1323,1324],{"id":1181,"depth":1293,"text":1182},{"id":1197,"depth":1293,"text":1198},{"id":1212,"depth":1293,"text":1213},{"id":1227,"depth":1293,"text":1228},{"id":1242,"depth":1287,"text":1243},"Learn how Lee Chang-ho's Go philosophy of steady small edges applies to Texas Hold'em discipline, risk control, and long-term poker growth.","md",{"keywords":1329,"createdDate":1330,"updatedDate":1331,"coverImage":1332,"ogImage":1332,"alt":1333,"tags":1334,"categories":1338,"author":1340,"relates":1344},"Do Not Covet Victory, Lee Chang-ho, Go, Texas Hold'em, Mindset Training, Non-greed","2024/11/03",null,"/images/international/do-not-covet-victory.jpg","A calm strategist balancing a Go board and a Texas Hold'em table",[1335,253,1336,1337],"Non-greed","Poker Philosophy","Mindset Training",[1339,304],"Poker Antidote",{"name":1341,"avatar":1342,"description":1343},"ZenPoker Coaching Team","/avatars/3.png","The ZenPoker professional coaching team has extensive experience in online and offline poker training, dedicated to helping players systematically improve their poker skills.",[1345,1348],{"title":1346,"href":1251,"image":1347},"Non-greed is Victory: How to Transition from Five Poisons to Five Blessings","/images/international/from-five-poisons-to-five-blessings.jpg",{"title":1258,"href":1257,"image":1349},"/images/international/poker-is-not-gambling.jpg",true,"/en/blog/do-not-covet-victory",{"title":6,"description":1326},"en/blog/do-not-covet-victory","bpwEtGQnavln1z8_swbzp9kXAGlVFdLGB4dVc5IKUfI",1789131786172]