That's an interesting observation. In poker, if you have a clear and consistent bias other players will move to exploit that bias. However, it's worth pointing

That's an interesting observation. In poker, if you have a clear and consistent bias other players will move to exploit that bias. However, it's worth pointing out that poker is a zero sum game if you choose winning as the measure of success. But many situations are not zero sum. There's the possibility that optimism could increase the pot for everyone. Furthermore, enjoying the process can be a reward in itself. If you enjoy playing poker losing does not necessarily equate to failure.