The Image of a Poker Player
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The Image of a Poker Player



Poker is a game that requires a number of mental skills in order to master the game. The presence of mind and strategic skills are required. One must know what his next step has to be and what he has to imply to the other player. It is safe to say that not everyone possesses the potential to have a promising career in the game of poker. And the ones that do, need a good amount of practice to hone his skills so he can make full use of his potential. Emotional and mental stability, focus, analytical mind and discipline are acquired arts. One has to go through a number of poker books, tournaments and practice sessions to get himself ready for a promising career.

It is well known to everyone what ordeal of practice with his skills one has to go through to become a successful poker player. This is the reason that poker players are respected and looked upon as mindful and strategists. Their game is looked upon as a craft and poker players as the ones who are proficient in it.

Here, we will discuss the perception of poker players in the eyes of people and the reasons behind it. Though, spoiler alert, we believe it is rather another reason for choosing poker as a career!

Poker players are great at making strategies
It is widely accepted by people that poker players are great at devising plans and making strategies. This is true also as the entire game of poker stands on putting together plans and moves against the other player. Making plans in poker is a great exercise for real life. When life throws across a tricky piece of the puzzle, poker players are well equipped to handle it and devise a plan accordingly. This, poker players, are seen as smart and aware people with exceptional strategic skills.

Poker players are disciplined individuals
A wide perception of poker players surely includes their disciplinary behavioural characteristics. Poker demands a high degree of discipline from the players. The player has to be strict with his practice, match schedules and control his behaviour during the game. This impacts his real-life behaviour, too. He tends to become more punctual and follows his daily schedule effectively. Discipline brings peace of mind and peace or calmness is very important for a game of poker as well as our life itself. People tend to recognise this trait of poker players.

Poker players possess excellent foresight
Predicting the next person's move or his strategy is an integral part of poker. A poker player anticipates the other person's strategy and tries to use it to his benefit. This is actually very basic to a game of poker. This foresight that a poker player must possess is very useful in real life too. It becomes easier to work against a crisis if you know about it beforehand. Poker players use this skill outside the game in real life as well, resulting in their perception of being prudent, which is right in every way.

Poker players possess exceptional emotional control
Cards that a person has to play with are not always rejoicing. Sometimes they are, though, while at others they are downright depressing. But it is a poker player's essential skill not to reflect the nature of his cards on his face. He has to conceal his emotions from the next player. Sometimes, he even has to deceive him by composing fake emotions. This requires immense emotional stability and a poker player must acquire it. This quality is reflected in his general behaviour, too.

Poker players are experts at handling failure
Poker is not a game where you can hit the ball out of the park in your first attempt. One has to tolerate a number of failures before he can call himself a pro. A true poker player learns from his failures by analysing his mistakes. This is a sign of a strong personality and goes a long way in real life, too. People associate handling failures like a pro to poker players.

Conclusion
Public perception of poker players is a reflection of the skills that they acquire in order to perform well at their game. It is nothing but respectful of their hustle and their capabilities.










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