The top 5 qualities of a successful online poker player:

[Zoelef]

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1. RUN GOOD
2. see #1

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Quoted for truth.

[NLfool]

I gave my roomate a primer in SH games.

1. Play big cards and position

not much else and he's killing the 3/6 games

[timprov]

1. Analysis skill and self-criticism
2. Discipline
3. Patience

If you're good enough at those three, you don't need much else.

[J. Sawyer]

dedication
discipline

[bobbyi]

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1. Play big cards and position

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Reminds me of Caro's explanations of how to play holdem and stud in three words each: "play high cards" and "play live cards" (respectively).

[capone0]

Patience, Patience, Patience, Patience, Patience

[DarkForceRising]

Sadly, in many cases these days...

1. Rakeback

2. Playerview

3. Datamining

4. 21 inch screen monitor

5. Acne


Although I say this somewhat in jest it will be interesting to watch what happens when the first three are no longer available.

[helpmeout]

1. Discipline
2. Game selection
3. technical knowledge
4. hand reading
5. bankroll management

[kidcolin]

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Sadly, in many cases these days...

1. Rakeback

2. Playerview

3. Datamining

4. 21 inch screen monitor

5. Acne

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Darn.. I only have acne, rakeback, and a 19" monitor.


Interesting thread. I just got back into online poker after a break due to relocation/starting first real job. I sadly have lacked discipline, keeping my temper down, and my technical skills are a little rusty. The latter I'm least concerned about. I started off running very good at the 3/6 games, but after one 50 BB downswing, I kept sticking in bad games, playing poorly, trying to get unstuck, making it worse. I'm still nowhere close to where I need to be to be a consistent winner, but recognizing how much I need to improve on the non-technical stuff has already started to help. The technical stuff will come.. I'll stop missing bets and paying off in bad spots eventually. But it won't mean a damn if I can't approach the game in a serious, confident, clear-headed manner.

[Jgents]

Dedicated; Disciplined; Self-Motivated; Knowledgeable of Funadamentals/Key Concepts; Hand Reading