Part 2 B) Have self control/ self discipline

This is part 2 of 3 in my short series on being successful in online poker.
You must have self control and self discipline.  One of the most common mistakes I see people make is along the way is jumping limits.  Just today I saw an average $10/20 limit hold em player getting killed for about [...]

The ABC of success at online poker

In my first blog I wrote
 
“In order to be successful at online poker you must have the three following traits.
You must be
A) Above average intelligence
B) Have self control/ self discipline
C) Listen to those who have done it (without question the most difficult)”
I’m going to talk about the A)- being above average intelligence.
You can’t be an [...]

Opponents: Types of Poker Players

There are as many different types of poker players as there are fish in the sea- pun intended. Fortunately, when you’re at the poker table(s) you’re able to put your opponents into one of these main categories.
*Note: If a player doesn’t fit nicely into one category, then he’s a “hybrid” and should be played accordingly.
1. [...]

Poker on TV

For those of you that have ever watched poker on TV, I think there are a few things you should know.
First of all, the amazing hands that happen over and over in an hour broadcast on ESPN are edited down.  A typical tournament is 2-3 days and 14 hours a day of playing.  So ESPN [...]

Welcoming myself to poker for her

Poker is mostly for him. It’s amazing how big poker has become since Chris Moneymaker won the 2003 WSOP Main event. In a day where women are in positions of power in corporate America I’m very surprised there is such a lack of quality women poker players.
I have played online poker professionally for [...]

Poker: Skill & Psychology

They can work hand in hand with you in crushing the game OR they can join forces to destroy you and your bankroll. So, which will it be? It’s up to you of course, but you must be ever vigilant of where your mind is at all times during your play. Knowledge, after all, is [...]

Rule #1: Bankroll Management

Rule #2: BANKROLL MANAGEMENT! (*No, I can’t resist even the most obscure chance to reference Fight Club, so get use to it chickies…)
If this blog goes on for 50 years and I post 15,000 quality posts, I promise that this is the one you NEED to stick with you if you want to succeed in [...]