When it comes to setting goals, I recommend using the SMART model: goals should be Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Attainable, Realistic and Timely. From talk at
What is aggression? Can it be learned? Is it a personality trait? Is aggression the most successful strategy? Kyle Siler of Cornell University, published Social and Psychological Challenges of Poker in the Journal of Gambling Studies. It’s an important piece on the nature of aggression in poker for a number of reasons: First, a reputable […]
My latest anecdotal research around the felt revealed the poker community is mixed when it comes to goal-setting. Some folks don’t want to bother. These
Recently, I saw the documentary Bet Raise Fold and listened to several poker pros talk about the disconnect between money and reality, as well as
Tilt is short-hand for a state of mental or emotional confusion or frustration in which a player adopts a less-than-optimal strategy. This results in poor play. Writers have
Burnout is described as a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and feelings of low personal accomplishment. It’s usually been written about in terms of work,
In 1990, Yale psychologists John D. Mayer and Peter Salovey coined the term emotional intelligence, which refers to the ability to perceive, control and evaluate
I started this column by rethinking the value of patience in poker: “Is patience really important in poker?” I understand everyone says patience is important,
Stress has gotten a bad rap. Not all stress is bad for you. In fact, some stress is necessary to compete effectively. Stress at the
Self-talk can be positive or negative. But it is private. Positive self-talk is an important tool at the poker table. The process is to develop
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