The Antidote for Tilt
I bet the title of this article caught your attention, especially if you fall prey to the universally eschewed poker downfall of going on tilt. There are many forms of tilt and...
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Poker and the Mendacity of Hope
He that lives upon hope will die fasting - Ben Franklin I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand - John Cleese, in the film 'Clockwise' We've always been...
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Identifying Tilt Triggers
Prevention is better than cure —Desiderius Erasmus It is a peculiar trait of poker that in order to be a consistent winner, you cannot care too much about the money you're trying...
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Wait-Loss (Poker & Patience)
Of all the ways we sabotage ourselves at the poker table few are more pervasive, and ultimately more costly, than impatience. It can seep into every aspect of our game, impact almost...
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Managing the Fall (The Greatest Loser)
If you're falling, dive - Joseph Campbell. We've all been through it at one time or another. The endless parade of garbage cards, punctuated by a few promising hands that never hold...
Being Hot To Trot and Playing Poker
I often drink coffee before a poker playing session. I find that it helps me focus and maintain my optimum level of play for longer than when I don’t drink coffee. But...
How Fragile is Your Poker Ego?
It is a fact that the majority of people do care about how they are perceived by others. Certainly we all know or have observed some folks that do not seem to...
Poker and the Sniper Syndrome
I have had the opportunity to coach a player or two who aspire to improving their poker performance. Many times I have used “Poker Posers” in the coaching process. Pokerology forum members...
How to Avoid Poker Burnout
“This game is evil.” “How could that SOB get lucky on me again?” ”Why do I keep losing?” “What am I doing wrong?” “I always get my money in with the best...
How Ya’ Running?
How ya’ running? Well, unless you’re just in neutral and idling, you are either running good or running bad at poker. Let’s take a look at both sides of this equation and...
Jedi Mind Tricks and Poker
Can hypnosis and other techniques affect your poker game? Picture the scene; you're sat at the same poker table as Paul McKenna (the stage hypnotist) playing no limit hold'em. After a few...
