Archive for 'Life According To Poker'
Life According To Poker (#46-50) – Lessons From the Felt
Posted on06. Jan, 2011 by Keith O'Brien.
#46 – Sometimes things make the most sense for the situation that otherwise would seem insane. #47 – You never, ever are stuck with the hand you are dealt. No one else knows your cards but you. Believe them to be whatever you desire and play the hand YOUR way. #48 – No wonder adults [...]
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Life According To Poker (#41-45) – Lesson From The Felt
Posted on26. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
#45 – Strategic boldness is highly rewarded. #44 – Luck will never win over preparation, study, practice and commitment long term. All the 80′s “One-Hit Wonders” are all broke. Make a commitment to mastering your craft. #43 – Be very aware of your image as it influences how other people engage with you. Always remember, [...]
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Life According To Poker. (#36-40) Lessons From The Felt.
Posted on15. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Lesson 40 – The difference between massive success and totally busted is very little. It’s the small, positive things, done consistently that matter most. Lesson 39 – Age, looks, dress, style or any other observable condition…has very little, if anything, to do with how talented someone is. Lesson 38 – Sometimes…luck just trumps skill. And [...]
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Life According To Poker (Lessons 31-35) Lessons From The Felt
Posted on10. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Lesson 35 – One thing you can be sure of, the house always wins. Find ways to be on the supplier side of trends rather than just a participant. Lesson 34 – How you posture yourself has the biggest impact on the other players in the game. Always move confidently. Lesson 33 – The final [...]
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Life According To Poker (Lessons 26-30) Lessons From The Felt
Posted on10. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Lesson 30 – Sometimes, folding is the best option. Lesson 29 – Although often intense, it’s important to remember that it is just a game. Lesson 28 – Learning to know when someone is telling the truth will save you lots of heartache and money. Lesson 27 – At any time, you should be ready [...]
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Life According To Poker (Lessons 21-25) Lessons From The Felt
Posted on10. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Lesson 25 – If you consistently get your money in with the best of it, you will always come out ahead over time. Lesson 24 – Sometimes you need to just stand your ground and let people know you are here to play. Lesson 23 – Logic can take you incredibly far, but playing without [...]
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Life According To Poker (Lessons 16-20) Lessons From The Felt
Posted on10. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Lesson 20 – Take care of your body and mind. You need both in good shape to play well. Lesson 19 – You are capable of playing Aces the same way you play 7-2 offsuit. Attitude is everything. Lesson 18 – Math is important. Lesson 17 – It’s the core fundamentals, mastered over time, that [...]
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Life According To Poker (Lessons 11-15) Lessons From The Felt
Posted on10. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Lesson 15 – Your attitude often changes when you are short stacked or the chip leader. Power and attitude are a choice. Lesson 14 – Perception is far more important than reality. Lesson 13 – One decision can make or break your current results, but you can always play another day. Lesson 12 – Going [...]
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Life According To Poker (Lessons 6 – 10) Lessons From The Felt
Posted on10. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Lesson 10 – The only thing worse than making a ball call…is making it twice. Lesson 9 – When emotions run high, you often don’t think clearly. Control your energy, own your space. Lesson 8 – Be patient. You can’t win the tournament on the first hand. Lesson 7 – Discover your style, develop your [...]
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Life According To Poker (Lessons 1 -5) Life Lessons From The Felt
Posted on18. Feb, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Lesson 5 – When making a move, do it confidently or don’t do it at all. Lesson 4 – Scared money always loses. Lesson 3 – You can’t lose what you don’t bet, but you can’t win much either. Go Big or Go Home! Lesson 2 – It’s rarely about the cards you’re dealt, but [...]
