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The Psychology of Poker by Dr. Al
First, I want to tell everyone not to get all upset because this should go under the books and publications forum. Basically, I was about to post it there and realized that I'd probably get better replies here (especially because the author will probably answer the question [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]). Besides I will probably post this question under books and publications later.
Is this a good book? What type of ideas does it discuss? How will it help me be a better poker player (aka why should I purchase it [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img])? |
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Re: The Psychology of Poker by Dr. Al
It can be useful to help you understand why you
play, and why others play. How this affects your play should be obvious, but I'll let others explain. |
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Re: The Psychology of Poker by Dr. Al
I just got it. I obviously can't give you my review of it yet but I'm looking forward to reading it. It looks pretty interesting.
I like Dr. Al's articles (see his cardplayer articles as well as his articles here in the 2+2 magazine). I don't always agree with his perspective but I think he is a sharp thinker and good writer and always does a good job of explaining his observations. |
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Re: The Psychology of Poker by Dr. Al
It's worth reading.. however, you probably want to follow it up with Feeney's book. Dr. Al's book is to Feeney's as WLLH is to SSHE.
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Re: The Psychology of Poker by Dr. Al
Here are my comments from the Recommended Readings of my forthcoming book, "Poker Psychology Essays."
"Inside the Poker Mind." It is a much more advanced book than "The Psychology of Poker." It provides concepts you need to beat larger games and tougher players. Mason published a basic and an advanced psychology text for the same reason that he has published GSIH, SSH, and HPFAP. Books should be targetted to clearly defined audiences, and they should be read in sequence. If you are an advanced player, you should buy ITPM, not POP. I must point out that not many authors tell people "don't buy my book." One of the greatest weaknesses of most poker literature is that it does not have a clearly defined target audience. I have read many statements that a book will help everyone from the beginner to the expert. That is utter, absolute BS. If you are relatively inexperienced, or do not have good insights into your own and other people's thoughts and actions, you should buy POP and then follow it up with ITPM. Regards, Al |
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Re: The Psychology of Poker by Dr. Al
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If you are an advanced player, you should buy ITPM, not POP. I must point out that not many authors tell people "don't buy my book." One of the greatest weaknesses of most poker literature is that it does not have a clearly defined target audience. I have read many statements that a book will help everyone from the beginner to the expert. That is utter, absolute BS. [/ QUOTE ] Respect to you, sir. |
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Respect to you, sir. [/ QUOTE ] |
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Re: The Psychology of Poker by Dr. Al
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[ QUOTE ] If you are an advanced player, you should buy ITPM, not POP. I must point out that not many authors tell people "don't buy my book." One of the greatest weaknesses of most poker literature is that it does not have a clearly defined target audience. I have read many statements that a book will help everyone from the beginner to the expert. That is utter, absolute BS. [/ QUOTE ] Respect to you, sir. [/ QUOTE ] |
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Re: The Psychology of Poker by Dr. Al
Dr Al, I have said it before and I will say it again. Your book ROCKS and we are lucky to have a guy like you here at the forum.
Your book and Feeny's book are must owns, not just must read but must own and it is not even close. I found your book to be extremely helpful and I was lucky to read them in the correct order, it is POP first if you are a newbie then ITPM. Both have the steamboatin seal of approval. |
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Re: The Psychology of Poker by Dr. Al
thank you for the post! i read POP already and purchased ITPM a moment ago.
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