Be courageous. What distinguishes best poker players? Their courage. Its one of the characteristics you need to be the best. Doyle Brunson
once said: Timid players dont win in high-stakes Poker. Courage means:
everything youve put in the pot belongs to the pot. Its not yours.
Forget about that money. But never dare to make a bit bet if you feel
that its the best action at that time. But if you have already put much
money in the pot and now you see that its impossible to win then dont
hesitate to fold. Dont think about the money, think about the game. What
else does courage mean? It means that you cant see the profit but still
take risks. You may say that courage is not that important, but have
you ever seen a player without it?Be patient. Patience means that every
time you see clearly that you will lose, you should fold even if it is
the 31st hand you fold. You have to be very patient, waiting for the
best hand.Be vigilant.Even if youre tied. Even if youve spent more than
12 hours at the table be vigilant! Dont say its impossible. Think about
Johnny Moss and Nick the Greek Dandolos, who spent 5 months at the poker table in 1949.
Nobody could repeat it. And you dont have to. But when staying at the
table be vigilant. Always.Control your emotions. Remember: if you have
hard times, dont take a seat at the poker table. For example, if youve
just parted with you girl-(or boy-)friend dont play poker. Because you
will not be able to concentrate. Its very simple. When playing poker you
should think only about poker. When making love with a girl, you should
think only about a girl. Dont confuse girls with poker. Also if you
feel upset about the money youve lost leave the table go and play
something else (darts, tic-tac-toe).
