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The end of each year is such an emotional time of the year for me. I get to spend a lot of time with friends and family, to feel grateful for the lessons of this year and to let my mind relax. Whether you like to make New Year's resolutions or not, this time of the year is perfect for reflection, planning ahead...

Every player needs to master three essential components of poker: a great poker mindset, a winning poker strategy and good bankroll management. These essentials are like three legs of a stool - remove one and the stool will fall, together with the person who sits on it. Weaker players try to build a stool with only one leg, or two at the most....

Today I bring you a special guest on the blog, Coach Bahman. I'm sure you will like his article, enjoy! Bahman is no stranger to performing on a high level under extremely stressful circumstances with high stakes. He started his first business in the music entertainment industry, grew his social media brand, and started his High-Performance mindset coaching business. He did all of...

There's a quote from Tony Robbins paraphrased: "If you want success, follow the footsteps of the people already crushing it." I intuitively knew early on in poker that seeking coaches, mentors and other players would be one of the most beneficial things I could do. The journey is far more exciting surrounded by a network of players on the same path as you,...

Reading is one of my favorite habits and it’s the one habit that all high- performers share. The benefits are amazing: if you read in the morning you will start your day inspired and motivated, ready to crush your day and to perform at a high level during your poker sessions. Therefore, I recommend reading for 15-30 minutes every single morning. I guarantee that...

The key to becoming successful poker player is to develop a good morning routine. The purpose of this is to set you up for a successful poker day – both mentally and physically. “The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” – John C. Maxwell A mediocre poker player’s morning is filled with chaos, procrastination, wasted time on social media...

Elliot Roe is a leading expert in Mindset Optimization for High Performers and is the world’s #1 Mindset Coach for poker players. In just the last 3 years his poker clients have won over $50,000,000 and nearly every major tournament title, including the World Series of Poker Main Event. His clientele also includes Olympic medalists, UFC Champions, Hollywood Actors, Business executives and wall...

If you don't play at Partypoker or GG, it's likely that more than half the players on every table have artificial intelligence tracking your every move. Poker Tracker 4 and Holdem Manager 3 are the most common. This may...

It is important to consider poker as a performance activity that requires the same level of discipline and commitment as chess, professional sport or military training. Understanding that poker is a performance activity helps suppress warped expectations. A poker player must appreciate the need for preparation and discipline. The poker players who make money consistently on a monthly and yearly basis approach poker...

Becoming a winning poker player is like learning a new skill. Here are 10 tips for players who are at the beginning of their poker journey: 1\. Learn, learn, learn If you want to become a consistent winner take as much time as possible to learn about the game and the strategies. You can do this by watching poker training videos or live...

"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." – Sir Richard Steele In this article, I have compiled a list of the top 35 books on poker(tournament, cash game, mindset/inspiration) that I believe all new and experienced poker players can benefit from, so let’s jump right into it! Note: I’ll earn a referral fee if you purchase from Amazon, but...

The Mental Game of Poker by Jared Tendler is probably the best poker book out there. Reading it can take your game to the next level, especially if you are having problems with tilting, getting angry and dealing with variance. The mental game may be more important in poker than in any other form of competition. It’s one of the only games in...

Once you understand that losing is a natural and inevitable part of being a poker player, tremendous growth can take place. There’s no escaping from losing. But people are very bad at taking losses. They take it as a blow to their ego when, in fact, they should view it as a learning experience. "I really believe that people underestimate the importance of...

"He’s an icon. He’s one of the best to have ever done it, especially if you look at all the years he’s been doing it for. The guy’s been doing it for a very long time at the top level, and he’s still a winning poker player. He just rolls in there and wins the money.” – Phil Ivey I decided to...

If you want to play like the best, you need to learn to think like the best. In today's post I decided to share last years most successful poker mindset quotes from the legends of this game. These were the most liked quotes on @thepokermindset Instagram account. Read this 30 quotes to get inspired, calm your mind and get the courage to face...

The edges in poker are getting smaller and smaller, but there’s still a big advantage for those players who know how to consistently reach their mental peak. Having a good warm up routine helps you get in the zone and play your A-game. What is the Zone? The zone is a state of heightened mental functioning, endless energy, clarity, awareness and concentration that...

Poker is quite an adventure. While there are great days, there are also days when you feel like you are living in your worst nightmare. In this article I would like to share some of my favorite posts from 2019. Thanks for following me and reading my content! Here’s the 30 things every poker player needs to hear, enjoy! You have to know...

Warning! Books can be dangerous! The best ones should be labeled: “This could change your life.” I believe that reading self development, psychology, motivational and success biography books will positively impact your poker mindset and performance at the tables. The good news is that books are so cheap and easy to acquire and the information in them is extremely valuable. The reason why...

This article about complaining and tilt was written by professional poker player and coach Gerard, aka Txeremi. Gerard is passionate about self- development, reading, giving his best, improving every day, crushing life and business and challenges that demand the best of him. He is also the founder of Pokermind. What is Pokermind? Pokermind is the first Mental Game Manager, designed to increase your performance...

Poker teaches us so many things about decision making, that apply to our everyday life. You can think about both poker and life as games of skill and luck. Most of the outcomes in life don't depend only on the quality of our decisions, but also on our fortune. Sadly, for example you can eat and live healthy, but you can still be...