What should I do if I have low cards but the pot is high?

[Mike_25]

If the pot is big but your cards are bad, be extra careful. Do not chase the large pot due to greed. Small bets are usually your best move with weak cards, even if others have bet high amounts. Only call bets you can afford to lose. Fold if aggression continues and odds become poor. Leave the big pot to those likely to win it, and live to fight another hand when luck swings your way. Your long-term gains rely more on patience than on large short-term wins.