Tag: the poker mind

Motivation, confidence and having an “I got this” mindset will help you become the poker player (and person) you want to be. Listen to Podcast #309: Motivation, Confidence & Mindset: If They Can Do It, I Can Do It! We can often be daunted by the prospect of trying something new. In terms of poker: Transitioning from MTT’s to cash games Finally losing...

I have goals of improving my “hard” poker skills. "Hard" skills are the in- game strategies of poker: cbet bluffing, board recognition, hand reading, bet sizing, etc. I also have goals of improving my “soft” poker skills. These are mental aspects like always being in control of my emotions, not forcing the action, avoiding tilt and displaying patience. “Soft” might sound unimportant, but these...