The Redemption Arc: A Masterclass in Poker Resilience. After three sessions of getting served humble pie with a side of bad beats, hero finally remembered how to win a tournament. Started with the usual poker torture - K7 gets owned by A9, A4 loses to K9 because apparently even Ace-high has commitment issues. Down to fumes with 210 chips, hero channels inner Houdini: 22 vs AT becomes a full house miracle, then the pièce de résistance - K9 vs A4 turns into another full house because the poker gods finally switched sides. Heads-up was a masterclass in patience and aggression, grinding out the victory like a seasoned pro. Final tally: Dignity restored, confidence rebuilt, bankroll actually increased for once. Sometimes the deck remembers it owes you one. Lessons learned: Persistence pays, full houses are beautiful, and poker redemption stories do exist. Victory tastes sweeter after eating three servings of variance soup.