#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 like poker so much…we get “do-overs” every few minutes.

#49 – True masters of the game know they always need to be learning.

#50 – Patience and proper timing will generally leave you smiling when the day is done.

#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, your image can serve you or destroy you.

#42 – Don’t be predictable…it’s just flat out boring.

#41 – Sometimes it’s necessary to switch things up (shift gears) and do something a little different.  This keeps the rest of the world, and you, focused on the present moment.

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 that really sucks.

Lesson 37 – Telling someone else they made a bad decision rarely turns out well.

Lesson 36 – Look, Observe, Choose…Then Pounce.

Lesson 34 – How you posture yourself has the biggest impact on the other players in the game.  Always move confidently.

Lesson 33 – The final result is rarely decided until the final card hits the table.

Lesson 32 – Don’t fall in love with your starting hand.  Things change over time and you have to know when to dump it and start over.

Lesson 31 – Learn all you can about the people you are playing with.  All information is useful.

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 to change gears and shift your strategy.

Lesson 26 – When correctly positioned, the world looks drastically different.

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 heart will always leave money on the table.

Lesson 22 – The right move at the right time can make all the difference.

Lesson 21 – Sometimes you just have to say, “What the F!” Shove your chips in the middle and gamble.

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 make someone great.

Lesson 16 – Nothing brings people together like a shared passion.  Poker is the social lubricant of this generation.

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 all-in is a powerful move.  Strong committed actions are usually rewarded in powerful ways.

Lesson 11 -  No one can bet for you, fold for you or call for you. Learn from others, but play your game.

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 skills, play your game and don’t get distracted by what other people think.

Lesson 6 – Seek first to understand, then crush your opponents.

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 rather how you play your hand.

Lesson 1 – Mindful Observation plus strategic action generally yields great rewards.