Pros and Cons of Patient Play

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Poker, it’s safe to say, is not for everybody. The special combination of skill, nerve and patience – in just the right quantities – is the major requirement of players.

Fortunately for the pros, most people err too heavily towards one quality over another. They have the guts but lack the brains. Or they’re skillful but too cautious. It’s rare for a person to possess all three characteristics in the right amounts. Only a small number of poker players maintain a winning percentage over time.