Every sharp bettor reviews their wins — but the real edge comes from reviewing losses.When I looked back at mine, one pattern stood out: the Hawthorne Effect.
📌 Definition: Performance improves or shifts when it’s being observed.
* In workplaces, productivity spikes when workers know they’re monitored.
* On NFL sidelines, players tighten up under cameras, scouts, or pressure.
* In markets, traders behave differently when regulators or peers are watching.
When I applied this lens to my betting losses, I noticed games where:
* Teams underperformed under the spotlight (primetime games).
* Coaches adjusted strategy knowing fans and media were watching.
* Players responded to contract-year visibility or scouting attention
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