I’m going to try to write shorter blog posts. I’ve been getting carried away with mini novels and I feel like the point gets a bit lost. Plus we’re all lazy poker players and we don’t like reading without tl;dr notes at the end.
3 very important things I have learned in the last 14 months as I have embarked on a journey to master myself when it comes to poker induced emotions, but also just life in general. Obviously, there’s a lot more to it, but I’d like to share some of the main things I have learned about playing for a living and doing it in a healthy way.
1. Think positive: Probably the most important factor in anyone’s success in life. The classic self-help guide “Psycho-Cybernetics” describes this the best. There’s a reason why this book is still as relevant and powerful as it is today. Buy it today, even if you hate reading books. I guarantee it will change your outlook on life.
Anyway, thinking positive is even more important to a poker player than the average person. Every day we have to deal with losing and since it involves money it usually hurts more. Being a positive person can have an immense impact on not only how you deal with loss but also how well you perform in every single thing you do.
Once again, keeping it short: buy the book. Change your perspective. Profit.
2. Breathing: Breathing is pretty cool, try it once in a while, it will relieve your stress and re-focus your energy. Breathe in, count to 5, release and exhale for another 5 seconds. Do that before, during and after sessions and I promise it will help you tilt less and play better.
3. Make time for yourself: Being a professional poker should involve a lot of work and effort, but not to the expense of your time. Time that could be used for exercise, stretching, eating and fresh air, should be fully used. It’s not only good for you but it will make you feel better inside and outside and as a result you’ll play better. Instant profit in the wallet and also life expectancy. Pretty good thing to strive for.
Short and sweet.
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