Blog crosspost: Patience

Well said. I still think that two of the hardest things about the game of poker is learning how to be patient with your game and how to accept bad beats and play well afterwards.

Fp you are so right patience is ever so important one of the 5 p's I use. Books are great. But I'm from the old school I learned my game from the school of hard knocks before books and from a few of the best in vegas during the 70's, 80's and 90's. Also some of us are blessed with Instinct, gut feeling, or reading players as it is referred too by many poker players. I still feel hands on experience and learning things everytime you sit down at a table is the best way to improve your poker skills and game. I am also blessed since I run poker tournaments 6 days a week and do sit in when a table is short handed. Since we average in the high 40's every tournament I do see lots of different styles and players. Of course I watch closer the players who consitantly finish in the top 10. Good luck all.........Rock