What qualities should a profitable poker player have?

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Create a profile of a profitable player, and what characteristics this player should have. What would an ideal player be like for you?
 
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There are no perfect players, just like there are no perfect people. In my opinion, a professional player is above all a patient player, disciplined and skillful. These are the three main components that, in my opinion, belong to every professional.
 
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ZenonBR said:
Create a profile of a profitable player, and what characteristics this player should have. What would an ideal player be like for you?
For me I think in just 3 qualities. I'll try to explain.
1.- Mental health. First of all. You need to know where you'll enter. The poker is very hard on mental.
2- Hard Study as a part of the game. Always, every time. Every game.
3- bankroll. A good financial strategy, gets you deep on the game. Like I hear to say to Phil Ivey.
-If you want to take the poker seriously. You'll need to invest money.
 
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The real player has to be cool and patient.
 
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bullkk said:
The real player has to be cool and patient.
It's true, I see many players going all in at the beginning of the tournament and being eliminated, tournaments are marathons so patience is essential.
 
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He must have a very strong psyche and at the same time know the mathematics of the game well, I think these are the two main qualities.
 
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He must have knowledge and analytical thinking, Patience, Confidence and smart bankroll management.
 
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I believe that a player must have a balance, know the right moment to be aggressive and to play few hands, impulsiveness is prohibited for a good poker player, and patience is a virtue within the game, having some of these qualities along with its own style of play I believe that a player can be more successful than the vast majority, but it will be impossible to always win.
 
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An ideal and profitable poker player possesses a combination of skills, traits, and behaviors that contribute to their success.
 
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The main quality should be patience, being observant, knowing how to calculate probabilities, controlling your emotions and using all the knowledge acquired through studies.
 
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A profitable poker player should possess a combination of strategic thinking, emotional control, adaptability, and patience. An ideal player would be skilled in reading opponents, making calculated decisions, and managing risk effectively. Additionally, maintaining discipline and a strong work ethic to continuously improve one's game is crucial for long-term success in poker:)
 
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Hello, I think that the qualities that characterize a good poker player are
patience: it is often necessary to tolerate different situations (bad players, bad streak, etc.)
concentration: if you don't focus on the game you lose
Reading: both about the game and its rivals
control: especially your banking, It's very important not to be impulsive with your account balance
aspiration: if you settle for little, that's what you'll receive
Be brave: if you don't have the courage to bluff when necessary, you'll never get the advantage you need in tournaments
 
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A successful poker player constantly works on his game and a poker player always knows where his skill advantage lies.
 
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