Keys to High Stakes NLHE

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Through my work with PokerWorks and Team PokerStars Blog, I've had a chance to interview a variety of different players, from emerging online players (e.g., Jason Strasser, Jeff Williams, CaptZeebo) to top bracelet winners as well as those who are struggling to make it. There seems to be a few key characteristics regarding those who have made the jump to a consistent winner at high stakes:
<ul type="square"> Support network: This seems to be the top common trait, with many of these players finding their network here at 2+2. The network seems to be small, almost like a study group would be. They breakdown difficult decisions, critique play, railbird on occasion, and provide general support.

Candor: Top players don't fool themselves, not only keeping detailed records but acknowledging to themselves where their results truly are. They seem to be very honest with themselves as to where their game really is.

Process focus: There seems to be a relentless focus on the how's of NLHE while factoring in the results more as outcome data to shape process decisions rather than the endgame itself.[/list]Oddly enough, bankroll management seems to have a wider correlation, or subjectively that is my assumption. What I mean by this is that some have utilized proper bankroll management principles, others have taken successful shots (eventually, often gaining and falling then gaining and sticking), while a few have made big scores in a tourney or through a brilliant run to build a sizable bankroll.

My question: Do you feel these assumptions are accurate, and are there any others that you would add?