Archive for 'Personal Empowerment'
The Happy Dance. Nothing More Needs To Be Said
Posted on12. Nov, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Jodi Black Stott…this is all about YOU! Get Jiggy With It!
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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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The 40 Inch Jedi Returns. How Head Lice Rocked My World
Posted on12. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Last week my son Brennan came down with a case of lice. We have no idea where he got it from. It could have been school. I could have been trying on Halloween masks. Who knows? If you have never had to deal with this crap, then you have no idea. It’s rough. The medical [...]
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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 [...]
