Regarding the original question: first, ensure your game is as good as you think it is. Then, figure out how far you are below EV, in standard deviations. You'll probably find that you're within statistical norms, especially if you don't have as good a game as you think you have. Don's book and Norm's software are essential.
If you have a good game, and a good bankroll, you just have to ride out the bad luck.
Here are my 2 cents:
Please buy Don Schlesinger's "Blackjack Attack Playing the Pros' Way" (3rd edition)
On page 21 there is a chart called "Probability of being ahead after n hours of play"
For a 6 deck game after playing 40 hours you have a 33% chance of not being ahead. After playing 500 hours you still have a 6% of not being ahead. Add some human errors and tilt, and these figures only increase.
Assuming you are counting correctly and play 100% with no errors, the variance of this game is still very significant my dear, sexy friend. You have to first understand the math before committing otherwise you have in for a cold shower of reality.
Also, please buy Norms Casino Verite and Don's Blackjack Attack. They are absolute must have if you intend on actually winning at this.
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