How To Prepare for a Poker Session

Joel Wald
13 Jan 2025
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Strategy

This comprehensive guide explores the often overlooked aspects of poker success - mental and physical preparation. The video emphasizes treating poker as a high-performance activity, similar to professional sports. It covers the importance of proper sleep, exercise, meditation, and diet in maintaining peak performance at the tables, while also addressing common mistakes recreational players make in their preparation.

The video stresses that poker success goes beyond technical skills. Proper mental and physical preparation, including exercise, meditation, and healthy eating, are crucial for optimal performance.

Pre-Game Excellence:

  • Creating a clean mental slate before playing poker
  • Using exercise and meditation to manage emotions between sessions
  • Maintaining a healthy diet for better focus
  • Getting consistent 8-hour sleep before sessions
  • Keeping detailed session logs for emotional processing
  • Active vs. passive learning in poker study
  • Making preparation routines enjoyable and sustainable
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