How to be a poker player

Until now, I have fervently praised the advantages of poker theory and the strict results of research. However, I must also emphasize that I do…

Now think about how many players you actually know who rely on their feelings. Make a list in your mind. How many of them are…

Continuing the recent topics, let's consider how the myth of the feeling player might arise. How can someone who doesn't analyze their hands at all…

As we have discussed earlier, there are four learning phases to master any skill:   Unconscious Incompetence Conscious Incompetence Conscious Competence Unconscious Competence Let's analyze…

So far, we have examined many learning mechanisms, but if we want to fully understand their significance in this game, we need to discuss the…

Our brain structure has certain features that are deeply ingrained. One of them is context-dependent memory. Context-dependent memory means that what is learned in a…

Another well-known feedback error is hero calls. Remember the last time you made such a call with ace high in a big pot. If you…

The cognitive bias of loss aversion suggests that people are inherently irrational when taking risks. They overvalue avoiding losses and undervalue potential gains. For example:…

We have already discussed things like isolated exercises and general game rehearsal, which can make our game more conscious. However, engaging in poker is generally…

The rule says: "To achieve mastery, you need 10,000 hours of deliberate play." What exactly is deliberate play? Erikson stated that it is not enough…