Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament Strategy - Remove Your Ego


by Napoleon Will - Date: 2007-01-01 - Word Count: 313 Share This!

One of the biggest mistakes a poker player can make is giving into his ego. Misplaying pocket aces or pocket queens is small in comparison to letting your ego take over. Ego makes you believe that you are the best player in the world. Ego can lead you to brag, talk down on your opponents, and lose concentration. Ego is very dangerous to the up and coming poker player. In order to learn this great game of poker, you need to remain humble. Poker is a life long learning journey and it is your job to continually look for answers. Ego impedes your brain from seeking more answers. There are many great poker players in the world and you have a lot to learn from them. Reading a couple of books and winning some cash at the casino is a great start. Make sure you don't let the money go to your head. Poker is a great way to make money but realize how lucky you are to do something you love. Stay focused on the long-term goal of improving as a player every day. Eventually, the chips will start moving your way and you will be a great player.

Most poker players think they are the best player. I am a strong advocate of having confidence in yourself to succeed but don't cross the line. Most poker players are stuck playing at the same skill level because they believe they have figured it all out. The majority of poker players are losing poker players because they let ego take hold of their brain. They are incapable of learning the simple strategy of poker. Take time to write down your poker goals and how you will control your ego. Make a promise to yourself to learn every single day at the table. Regardless of how much money you make, your poker skills will improve.


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Napoleon will is a self-published author and graduate of Psychology. He recently completed The Male Code: Confessions from guys who have lied, cheated on, and deceived the females in their lives. Check it out at http://www.themalecode.com

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