Poker Psychology – Page №3

Here’s Hoping: How to Generate Hope in the Face of Poker Variance August 25, 2015

I want to talk to you about something that has been all over social media since the WSOP. I’m talking about hope. The question is: Is hope necessary or just…
How to Open Up Your Poker Brain and Play Better, Now August 10, 2015

Jared Tendler was conspicuous by his absence at the 46th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP). Where was the renowned tilt killer and author of The Mental Game of Poker…
Replace Your Straw with Muscle | The Success Principles of Poker July 24, 2015

People who go with the flow end up in the middle of the sea eaten by sharks. I “flowed” for 35 years and they started to gnaw away at me.…
How to Reach ‘Optimal Flow’ in Your Poker Game by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi May 16, 2015

When you’re playing poker, does time whiz past? Do you have a feeling of control? Do you find the game challenging? Do you win a hand and can’t remember the…
How to Trick Your Brain (and Body) Into Playing Better Poker April 23, 2015

Everyone likes to talk about how much poker relies on psychology and how the cards are only secondary. While there is some truth in that, it’s mostly relevant to mental…
The Success Principles of Poker: Ask The Goonies February 14, 2015

I want to be a multi-millionaire. I’m not interested in yachts, supercars and fine dining. I want to be able to make a difference in the world. I want to…
The Success Principles of Poker: Find Your Bob January 4, 2015

There’s a scene in the latest season of The Walking Dead when Bob is rendered unconscious before being captured by a bunch of cannibals. When he wakes up the leader…
How to Find an Edge in Poker: Holistic Health and Nutrition January 3, 2015

Andrew ‘LuckyChewy’ Lichtenberger listens to the signals his body gives him. He is fed up with the pain. He starts to learn about the importance of the things he puts…
How to Get Off Poker Tilt When It Rears Its Ugly Head December 4, 2014

Every poker player is familiar with it. But almost no poker player can avoid it. We know it as “Tilt.” And it’s one of the most destructive – and mysterious…
The Success Principles of Poker: The Power of D.U.M.B. Goals November 22, 2014

The light came on for me after I had quit alcohol. If I was so effective and aggressive at working towards my business goals, why didn’t I have the same…
The Success Principles of Poker: Optimism Begets Optimism November 2, 2014

When I stopped drinking alcohol I became an optimist, which is quite a feat for me because I was raised a devout pessimist. It’s one of the reasons I don’t…
The Art of Poker Table Talk: Roberto Romanello Deploys His Chirping Chips October 8, 2014

Then former European Poker Tour (EPT) champion, Roberto Romanello, is moved to his table. In the next 30 minutes Romanello hoovers up chips. He now has what he calls “chirping chips.” He…
The Success Principles of Poker: You Have to Believe It’s Possible September 25, 2014

Do you believe you have what it takes to be a professional poker player? Do you really believe? Or is your mind filled with doubt? After all, you lose more…
Rant: Smoking is Killing You and Your Poker EV September 15, 2014

I quit smoking when my son was born 13 years ago. I tried, and failed, on many occasions but once I had become a role model I had to get…
The Success Principles of Poker – Deciding What You Want is +EV September 4, 2014

The clock is ticking. What do you want to achieve before your ashes are scattered into the wind? If you haven’t given that question much thought, don’t worry. You’re not…
The Success Principles of Poker – Be Clear Why You Are Here July 23, 2014

Do you believe that poker is a microcosm of life? Poker writer Lee Davy does, and that many of life’s lessons can be applied practically and successfully to your poker…

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