Quote Originally Posted by Three View Post
You are right hold is BS. You will create a session bias with your exit strategy that can harm your results. When you should leave the table is pretty well defined and it has to do with a lack of advantage or heat concerns. Playing through stuff you are better off missing in order to try to leave the table a winner will hurt your overall EV. Don has a chapter on this in his book that helps define when to leave the table.
T3, I admired your post where you seem to say that which count depends upon the individual. Don't you think your exit strategy should also be an individual decision? For me, fatigue is one factor. Another is my psychological well being. Walking away when ahead means a pleasant state of mind, much conducive for my family and friends. Walking away with a small but reasonable loss (under $1k) is acceptable. Bigger losses sffect my mental wellbeing. It also varies with where I am playing. I know my local casinos and can find the same conditions on another day. So heat, advantage or lack of, fatigue, where you are and what you have planned for after the play session can all make a difference.