Books on Mentality

mildeng · #1 07-22-2007, 11:29 PM

I was just wondering if anyone could recommend any great books on the mentality of a winning player. There are literally TONS of books on hand rankings, what to do/not to do, HoH, Little Green Book, etc. Any great books on the mindframe of a poker player or professional gambler? Addressing things such as the break from the "real world jobs," how to know if it's for you, and anything else. Thanks in advance.

Humble Pie · #2 07-23-2007, 12:35 AM

'Inside the Gambler's Mind' By David Spanier.

It's an older book but still very relevant.

Professionalpoker · #3 07-23-2007, 01:36 AM

Casino Gambling for Winners by Lyle Stewart gets into the mindset of playing to win and lays down some good rules to maintain a winning attitude. Unfortunately it also promoted playing craps and baccarat. [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

McNeese72 · #4 07-24-2007, 11:54 AM

I thought "The Poker Mindset" was pretty good.

Doc

Crazy Porto · #5 07-24-2007, 07:41 PM

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clowntable · #6 07-24-2007, 11:57 PM

You might also want to check out "Ace on the River"

Gonso · #7 07-25-2007, 03:23 AM

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zerocarb · #8 07-25-2007, 08:10 AM

Larry Phillips' "Zen and the Art of Poker" has some good advice about tilt and self-control, but the poker content itself is questionable.

Gordon Scott · #9 07-25-2007, 05:43 PM

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I could not agree more. Mindset and Ace on the River have helped my game more than I ever thought possible.

If you're going to play a sport you need your body in tip top shape. If your going to play poker your mind needs to be in Tip Top shape.

GS