The Mind Having control over opponents is everything in the game of poker. In previous occasions we've referred to the matter of control since it's really basic to master it in order to win poker hands. There are certain things we can do to make sure we have control over our opponents, and they're not necessarily tricks or techniques which can only be learned in an advanced poker class. In many cases, these things may be learned during the games themselves, through practice, while discovering both our strengths and making sure we get rid of our weaknesses. Having a positive attitude during games sure helps to achieve this, since it shows everyone at the table that we know what we're doing and that we're there to win. In the game of online poker, having an assertive attitude speaks a lot about our self-control ...

and capacity to render our opponents harmless.