Life According To Poker, Life Lessons From The Felt
Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 by Keith O'Brien in Life According To Poker
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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 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 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 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 make someone great.
Lesson 16 – Nothing brings people together like a shared passion. Poker is the social lubricant of this generation.
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 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 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 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 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 rather how you play your hand.
Lesson 1 – Mindful Observation plus strategic action generally yields great rewards.




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