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Imagine achieving different results at the poker table. You do want to become a better poker player. You can, simply by thinking “outside the box”. Remember success is not created from repeating the same processes over and over. In fact, predictability can be a poker player’s worst enemy. At Poker Power we encourage you to be adaptable and think “outside the box”. Predictable players are easy to read at the table, so much so, they may as well throw their chips to the middle and rely on lady luck. Think “outside the box” and you will become an unpredictable player. Unpredictability can create that ‘edge’ which will produce higher stacks. Whether it’s at work, in relationships, personal development or importantly your poker strategies at the tables, your capacity to remain open to new possibilities and ideas will open doors for you.

I have a favourite quote of mine from the infamous Albert Einstein:

“The Definition Of Stupidity.…is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”

It is time to stop repeating the same things over and over. We often hear about thinking “outside the box”, especially since it is the secret behind most successful people. Thinking “outside the box” involves looking at situations or ideas in ways you wouldn’t normally. It offers you the ability to consider problems in new ways thus providing fresh outcomes. Although as a phrase it is a common cliché, how often have you actually questioned;

• “How do I think outside the box?”
• “How can I think about things in less typical ways?”

Unfortunately, Poker players are renowned for ‘doing things the same way’, in other words, not ‘thinking outside the box’. How often have you watched players repeat similar patterns and heard them speak about the same things? For example they often make comment on how and when they raise certain hands. This habit is derived from a desire to mimic success and often individuals, especially poker players, fall into the trap of blindly copying people they believe are more experienced or ‘better’ than them. Although there is merit in learning from players with more experience and greater skill, it is more useful, when you put your ‘own spin’ on things. In practical terms, this means you will gain greater success when you think “outside the box” and develop your own practices, ideas and poker strategies. You can achieve this success by merging what you read, see and hear, to your own experiences. As you entwine these multiple ideas and actions you create your own valuable knowledge and action plan. It is the individuality of your ideas and strategies which will give you that unpredictable edge over your opponents.

To many people, thinking “outside the box” is a daunting prospect. They lack confidence in themselves and as a result, mistrust their own ideas or opinion. These are limiting beliefs which must be confronted and banished. Your ideas are valid and you can think “outside the box”. It is simply a matter of reaching past previous limitations. You will find yourself discovering new approaches to different situations.

Now we are strong advocates of NLP – Neuro Linguistic Programming, here at Poker Power and are happy to recommend our readers look into discovering some of the techniques to improve their poker skills. Quite frankly it defines thinking outside the box. You don’t have to study poker to improve your poker skills. Now I have come across what looks to be a good product which may improve your way of thinking and enhance your mindset. Now admittedly I haven’t heard of Adam Khoo, nor have I read any of his stuff. But if you have a spare $20 it may be worth looking into. Just click on the book below:

Here is a little Youtube video for your amusement, admittedly it is not to do with poker, but the message is clear:

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