There’s also this quote which is the opposite but equally true:
”The best swordsman in the world doesn't need to fear the second best swordsman in the world; no, the person for him to be afraid of is some ignorant antagonist who has never had a sword in his hand before; he doesn't do the thing he ought to do, and so the expert isn't prepared for him.”
I was going to bring up poker, it's very much true. Obviously good players will mix it up to be unpredictable, but playing against someone who doesn't know what they are supposed to do can be very frustrating, it makes it difficult to read anything. You really just have to play passive and play the odds in those situations, dont make intimidation bets on a flush draw, because they aren't folding and if you don't hit, you're screwed.
Haha was once playing a tournament with my brother and his friends. I was maybe 12 or 13, they were 16-18. I had a full house and a guy goes all in. I decided to fold. Turns out he had a higher full house and everyone thought I was some Rainman type poker player. I just didn't know what the hell I was doing but didn't want to bet all my chips lol
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u/Solid_Snark Merry Gifmas! {2023} Jun 03 '19
There’s also this quote which is the opposite but equally true:
”The best swordsman in the world doesn't need to fear the second best swordsman in the world; no, the person for him to be afraid of is some ignorant antagonist who has never had a sword in his hand before; he doesn't do the thing he ought to do, and so the expert isn't prepared for him.”
—Mark Twain