How do you maintain emotional control during a poker game?

[Shortie]

When playing poker whether it be for real money or fun, it is always wise when you are playing in person to being to maintain emotional control so your opponents can not read you and get the upper hand and potentially win.

When it comes to playing poker in person, how do you maintain emotional control?

 

[Henry]

It is not always easy to do. However, staying focused and believing in what you are doing is the first step to make. You need to believe in your skills and what you can do and stick to it along the lines.

 

[EmperorTee]

I usually act nonchalant whenever I'm playing poker. I don't show any mood changes, that way opponents won't be able to discern what I'm thinking.
Always keep them wondering!

 

[padrespatty]

If you've been playing long enough it's very easy to stay composed.

I think a lot of frustration in poker comes from a lack of understand where the math is concerned.

I know people who literally think if they go in ahead they should win 100% of the time.

 

[EmperorTee]

If you've been playing long enough it's very easy to stay composed.

I think a lot of frustration in poker comes from a lack of understand where the math is concerned.

I know people who literally think if they go in ahead they should win 100% of the time.

I've been guilty of this before, but back then I was still a novice. Now I have understood that you don't just go ahead and expect to win every time. A little bit of realism is not a bad idea.