What separates good poker players from the best?

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What distinguishes the very best poker players from the rest of the pack?
 

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When I know, I'll tell you..! 😅

At a guess:

Probably a combination of dedication, commitment, tenacity, guile, experience and a good support network.

Other things which probably wouldn't hurt are a firm grasp of numbers/maths/probability and a generous sprinkling of luck? :D

Natural talent/ability will perhaps produce remarkable players like Stu Ungar but I don't believe that is essential to be the best, it can be learned. 🙂
 
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Patience. Don´t be curious, and never be anxious to play hands that ur stack or the table agressiveness doesnt allow.

Emocional Intelligence. Don´t tilt, focus, always make rational decisions.

And Intelligence overall. Being able to easily understand odds, pot odds, read players, etc.
 
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Definitely the balance combination of emotion control and technicality. I believe that, when you can manage both with excelence, you can play the A-game of poker
 
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username12 said:
What distinguishes the very best poker players from the rest of the pack?
Staying the heck away from online (poker) forums :unsure:
 
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man, when we talk about poker, we are talking about infinite possibilities, infinite hands and the most diverse situations at stake, so I believe that there are no good players or better players, what exists are good plays and better plays

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A major win, when you have a major win and make a bankroll you can take more shots and have no fear-money at tables.
 
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Luckily, some are luckier than others, they also have money to play poker.
 
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First of all, discipline, because the best player does not play all hands in a row, but thinks with which hand he can take something) well, plus a little luck)
 
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They are good at bluffing, have math skills and have strong nerves.:)
 
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The game.
 
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I don't think there is the title of the best in poker :), but only very good players and inexperienced players, who by luck end up winning tournaments :)
 
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I think they are able to see more spots for possible actions or folds.
 
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