I prefer the small ball approach, but I have learned to at least recognize that occasionally, it will be an early BIG BALL (dancing, music, champagne).
I used to dislike getting big hands early. I would prefer to lounge around watching the players, having fun, getting reads, waiting patiently for that much better than a coin flip opportunity. All good players will ary their approach, some will just barge on through. Those barger's are marked players, they seldom last long. They get nailed once, twice, and the 3rd time is their doom. That's when the middle stages kick in.
But when the cards are flowing like nectar, it becomes BIG BALL time, and since those opportunities are rare, a cautious approach, no all-ins, but putting the presure on, can be ery advantageous.
There is not a lot of gamble involved until you get into your game 'life' situation.
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