When you decide you want to gamble do you give yourself a limit before you quit? If you do set a limit, what percent of the limit do you usually start betting with? For example, if you would quit after losing $200, would you normally play $50 sets(25% of limit)? Or $20 sets(10% of limit)? or $100 sets(50% of limit)?
I'm just curious what other people's mindsets are...
If you set limits, you're limiting your risk, but also limiting your potential winnings. That said, only play for what you can afford. If you feel yourself starting to hurt, or you're thinking about the money, you're probably playing for too much.
Personally, I don't set any limits. The skill to develop is your judgement in making the right game, and to understand why you're winning or losing. You need to make games where you have an edge, period. Anyone who says otherwise is lying to themselves. But your edge can't be so great that everybody thinks you're robbing them, or you'll never get a game again.
Just my opinion, but if you're convinced you have an edge, play until you're convinced otherwise and ignore the money.
If you're losing, make sure you know the difference between being off your game, and being simply overmatched. Most opponent's best games don't come cheap. We've all paid tuition.