Why does someone play poker? Fun, money, competition, adrenalin rush, better than bingo. For some, poker seems to be the last arena for their completive
Do you have a reason for playing poker? What’s your plan of action to be successful? I challenge you to write your 10 greatest fears,
Ante Up readers beware: At this time of the year, one is likely to come up against players who have made their New Year’s poker
Even faking a smile can improve your mood. Seriously, Google it. When you’re playing a game that’s constantly adversarial, sometimes it’s hard to stay positive
There are quite a few books that are a must-read for poker players and Malcolm Gladwell’s second book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking,
Let’s assume for a second we’re referring to a player who is well-read, understands position, does not tilt and understands bet-sizing. How is it possible
Control can take various avenues, but is it affecting your attention? I asked a number of $1-$2 no-limit hold’em players who were quick to provide
As a professional player, it’s important to maximize your value in every session. Generally, poker rooms these days will take a promotional rake on each
From the American Psychological Association: “Sport psychology is a proficiency that uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental
People do stupid things all of the time. When you’re working at a sushi restaurant and someone asks if you have pizza, you’d like to
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