| Good poker players are made, not born. They put in | | | | 2. Discipline - If you know everything about strategy, |
| tons of hours analyzing, discussing and playing poker. | | | | but fail to quit when you play bad or have awareness |
| You might believe that poker is about outplaying the | | | | of you weaknesses then you aren't going to win in |
| other players and not playing tight aggressive poker, | | | | poker. It is that simple. You need to start honing your |
| because you've seen the crazy people play on T.V! :) | | | | discipline right from the start! |
| This couldn't be further from the truth. Poker is | | | | 3. Money Management - Strict poker money |
| something you have to learn and put time into to | | | | management rules are needed for success. If you're |
| become good. Anyone can do it, but it takes time. | | | | consistently playing something like $1,000 NL with a |
| If you're good at your job, it took you time to get good. | | | | $2,000 bankroll then you are destined to go broke. You |
| Numbers get thrown around but in my case 1,000 | | | | need at least 20-30 buy-ins to survive and that is if |
| hours makes me good at something and 3,000 hours | | | | you are prepared to move down in limits if things go |
| makes me very good. | | | | really bad. Also remember that these rules are for |
| This can sound disheartening, but let me reframe it. | | | | winning poker players. If you're just starting out you |
| How fast does time go when you have fun? Pretty | | | | want A LOT more so you can afford to learn! |
| fast, doesn't it? So who cares if it takes time to get | | | | 4. Game Selection - You need to select good games |
| good at poker if you're having a blast doing it? When | | | | to play in! There is no reason to play in a game where |
| you become too serious about anything you will not | | | | you are a loser when you can play in a game where |
| have a good time. Set a primary goal of having fun, | | | | you are a winner. Pretty logical, huh? :) I see many |
| everything else comes second. | | | | professional players play day in and out with other |
| I've compiled a small list for you which is very concise | | | | professionals, all because they are too lazy to select |
| and goes through the most important concepts you | | | | good games. |
| need to focus on while learning poker. Here it is! | | | | That's it! Pretty simple when you look at it like that, isn't |
| 1 - Poker Strategy - It is important but not as important | | | | it? Now all you have to do is start learning and having |
| as you think. Poker strategy is of course essential, but | | | | fun. You can also read my poker website for more |
| it needs a companion, just like a car needs four wheels | | | | elaborate explanations on these concepts. |
| to function. The same is true for poker, poker strategy | | | | Have fun! |
| cannot stand on its own. | | | | |